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Brooklyn Apartment Fire Leaves Nine Injured, Suspected Arsonist at Large

A man with a history of disturbing behavior is believed to have set the early-morning blaze in Bushwick, trapping residents inside.

  • The fire erupted around 3 a.m. at a four-story apartment building on Evergreen Avenue.
  • Witnesses reported seeing the suspect pouring flammable liquid before igniting the fire.
  • Nine people, including children, suffered injuries from burns and smoke inhalation.
  • Some residents had to be rescued through windows by firefighters.
  • The suspect, a man in his 60s, remains unarrested and was reportedly placed in the building by a nonprofit organization.
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