FDNY officials say the fire started just after 5 p.m. in the basement and first floor of Bravo Supermarket on Archer Street in the Van Nest section.
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They say the fire grew to four alarms and nearly 40 units and 170 firefighters worked to put it out.
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One firefighter was seriously injured and taken to Jacobi Hospital, although the injury is not believed to be life threatening.
A second firefighter suffered a minor injury and was also transported to Jacobi Hospital.
The fire has since been placed under control.
Operations are ongoing and are expected to continue throughout the night.
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The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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