Some New York firefighters called nearby Canadian units for help with blaze . Firetruck that responded held up at U.S. border for eight hours . One source says the firefighter 's criminal record caused the delay . `` I do n't have all the facts and I do n't want to mistake what happened , '' he said . U.S. media calls it embarrassing , says it delayed relief for tired firefighters .
Some New York firefighters called nearby Canadian units for help with blaze . Firetruck that responded held up at U.S. border for eight hours . One source says the firefighter 's criminal record caused the delay . U.S. media calls it embarrassing , says it delayed relief for tired firefighters .