The incident occurred around 9 p.m. at a two-story building on Regent Place and East 21 Street.
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A total of 60 firefighters and EMS personnel responded to the blaze.
Officials confirmed one person was pronounced dead on the scene.
The fire is under investigation by FDNY Fire Marshals.
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