Firefighters work to extinguish a fire at PIer 17 in New York on Saturday, July 14, 2012. Firefighters battled a three-alarm blaze at the South Street Seaport that created a large cloud of smoke over the East River. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Firefighters work to extinguish a fire at PIer 17 in New York on Saturday, July 14, 2012. Firefighters battled a three-alarm blaze at the South Street Seaport that created a large cloud of smoke over the East River. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Firefighters inspect PIer 17 in New York on Saturday, July 14, 2012. A three-alarm blaze at the South Street Seaport created a large cloud of smoke over the East River. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
NEW YORK (AP) ? Fire officials say a heavy blaze at New York City's crowded South Street Seaport shopping spot has been put out without any injuries.
Battalion Chief John Sarrocco said flames enveloped a 100-foot stretch of Pier 17, which was teeming with several hundred people when the fire broke out about 4 p.m. Saturday.
Firefighters used chain saws to remove planks of old timber to get to the flames. Fire marine units on the East River also doused the fire from the water.
A large cloud of smoke that rose over the river could be seen from Brooklyn.
About 140 firefighters responded to the scene. The U.S. Coast Guard also responded.
South Street Seaport's shops and restaurants are a popular tourist-friendly spot.
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