2 injured in fire at high-rise building in Hell's Kitchen, FDNY says

HELL'S KITCHEN, Manhattan (WABC) -- Two people were injured during a fire at a high-rise building in Hell's Kitchen Sunday afternoon, the FDNY says.

Firefighters responded to the 14-story building at 650 W. 42nd St. between 11th and 12th avenues just after 12:30 p.m.
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The fire broke out on the seventh floor of the building and was extinguished.

In total, 78 firefighter and EMS personnel responded to the scene.
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The two injured civilians suffered minor injuries and were transported to a hospital for evaluation.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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