1 firefighter hurt battling vacant building fire in Brooklyn

Saturday, June 4, 2022
BUSHWICK, Brooklyn (WABC) -- One firefighter was injured as crews battle a fire that broke out at a vacant building in Brooklyn on Saturday.

Authorities said the fire started around 5:30 a.m. inside a three-story vacant building at 1794 Broadway in Bushwick.
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The fire was elevated to a second alarm shortly after.

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Citizen App video captured smoke coming from the building.

One firefighter was treated on the scene but refused to go to the hospital.

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Operations on the fire remain ongoing.

This is breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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