NEW YORK — Firefighters responded to a 4-alarm fire that broke out at an apartment building in Brooklyn on Sunday, according to the FDNY.
The fire occurred at 7:20 pm in a building located in 881 Schenck Avenearly Wortman Avenuein the section East New York County.
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Update: At 7:20pm, the FDNY responded to a report of fire at 881 Schenck Ave, BKN. Units arrived to find heavy fire in the courtyard with a lot of building materials on fire. 4 alarms within 16 minutes. 7 minor injuries including 2 FF. The fire is under control & investigation. pic.twitter.com/pVkqJgJWiD
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Units arrived to find an intense fire in the yard with many building materials on fire. The fire grew to 4 alarms within 16 minutes, according to officials.
According to authorities, as a result of the fire, 12 apartments in the residential building burned.
A total of seven people were injured in the fire, including two firefighters and civilians, including two children. All were left with minor injuries, according to the FDNY.
As of 10:30 p.m., the fire was under control and the investigation continues at the scene.
2024-01-01 05:12:52
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