It happened just before midnight on 74th Street in Dyker Heights.
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More than 200 firefighters worked together to fight the flames throughout the three-floor building.
One firefighter climbed down from a ladder and had to have flames smothered from his burning jacket.
The fire also extended to a neighboring home.
Officials say everyone inside both homes have been safely accounted for.
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One resident had to leave behind her cat as well as her belongings.
She was assured by firefighters that they would locate her pet.
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