The fire started around 3:30 p.m. in a first-floor apartment of a three-story building located at 209-30 86th Drive.
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The fire was placed under control just before 4:15 p.m.
Five people were taken to the hospital. There's no word yet on their conditions.
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The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
This is breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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