9 firefighters injured in Staten Island house fire

SUNNYSIDE, Staten Island -- Nine firefighters were injured in a house fire on Staten Island.

The fire broke out on 1072 Victory Boulevard, just a few blocks from the Silver Lake Golf Course and Cemetery shortly before 7 p.m. Saturday.

The fire quickly spread to two alarms.

Three of the firefighters have serious injuries. One civilian also suffered serious injuries.

There is no word on what started the fire.

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