July 15, 2012 6:56 pm

Officials: Faulty Wiring Caused South Street Seaport Fire

Fire officials say the blaze that engulfed part of a building in New York City’s South Street Seaport was caused by faulty electrical wiring.Fire marshals also were looking for any structural damage from Saturday’s fire in the tourist-friendly historic neighborhood.The 3-alarm fire started before 4 p.m underneath Pier 17 on the East River, covering about 100 square feet, according to officials. Ida Siegal reports.

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