Superstorm Sandy Leaves Flooding and Fires in Its Wake

October 31, 2012 from Al Jazeera English

Widespread flooding from Superstorm Sandy has left areas along the East Coast under water. But, while local authorities were prepared for a record storm, few were ready for the flames. Fires, probably caused by gas leaks, were left to burn overnight. Al Jazeera's John Terrett reports from Bricktown, New Jersey.

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