Flames broke out at 1281 St Nicholas Ave. near 174th Street just before 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
The firefighters had just finished putting out a fire that swept through the stores - a snack shop and a beauty salon.
Dozens of EMS rushed to help the firefighters, who were brought to the hospital and treated for minor injuries.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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