A Nighttime Fire Stirs Questions in West Village

A fire broke out in a West Village shop early Wednesday, leaving investigators puzzled. The blaze started after an unknown item was tossed through the window of a building that houses a barbershop and a smoke shop. Witnesses reported seeing around six individuals near the scene just after 3 a. m. , but it's unclear if they were involved. The fire was small, but it raised concerns. Firefighters arrived quickly and put out the flames. The bomb squad also showed up, as police try to figure out if this was an arson attack. The fire marshal will determine exactly what caused the fire, but right now, no one knows what was thrown through the window. The suspects ran away before police could catch them. No one has been arrested yet. The incident has left the neighborhood on edge, with many wondering what really happened that night.