Flames started at the building on Prospect Place in Crown Heights, once known as 'Jewish Hospital' around 5:30 p.m.
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The FDNY says the flames erupted on the roof and spread to one apartment.
One person was injured.
It took about 40 minutes to get flames under control.
There is no word on how the fire started.
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