13 people injured in fire at NYCHA building in Brownsville, Brooklyn
BROWNSVILLE, Brooklyn (WABC) -- More than a dozen people were injured in a fire at a NYCHA complex in Brownsville, Brooklyn, according to officials.
The fire broke out just after 7 p.m. at 268 Osborne St. between Blake Avenue at the Brownsville Houses.
The FDNY says there were reports of people trapped.
They say 13 civilians were hurt, nine of which were taken to local hospitals, while four refused medical attention at the scene. All of the injuries are considered non-life threatening.
The fire was placed under control around 8 p.m.
The cause of the fire is being investigated by FDNY Fire Marshals.
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