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Borough Park Apartment Fire Sends 27 to Hospitals With Minor Injuries

Authorities are investigating the origin after community volunteers helped evacuate residents.

Overview

  • Calls came in just after 7:10 a.m. for a fire at 1270 54th St., where Hatzolah and Shomrim volunteers alerted and guided residents out before FDNY arrival.
  • Officials said the blaze began on the first floor of a four-story building and was brought under control around 8:15 a.m.
  • FDNY reported that 27 people were transported to nearby hospitals with minor injuries.
  • Twelve units and about 60 emergency responders operated at the scene, according to officials.
  • Local reports said those hospitalized for smoke inhalation evaluation were later discharged.