Multiple injuries reported after fire in basement of Brooklyn building: FDNY

FLATBUSH, Brooklyn (WABC) -- Multiple people were injured after a fire broke out in the basement of a building on Tuesday evening in Brooklyn, fire officials said.

The FDNY says 9 people were injured, 8 had minor injuries and were taken to hospitals, and one person is in serious condition and was taken to Kings County Hospital.

The fire happened just after 8 p.m. at 1432 Nostrand Avenue between Church Avenue and Martense Avenue.

Fire officials said the fire started in the basement of a 3-story building.

The cause of the fire has not been determined.


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