12 people injured in fire at NYCHA housing complex in the Bronx: FDNY

BRONX, New York (WABC) -- At least a dozen people were injured after a fire broke out at a NYCHA housing complex in the Bronx Monday.

The fire started around 5:15 p.m. at 1408 Webster Avenue.

FDNY officials said the fire was on the 15th floor of the Butler houses in the Claremont section.

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A total of 12 people suffered non-life-threatening injuries. They were taken to Harlem Hospital.

The fire was placed under control just before 6 p.m.

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