On Friday morning, firefighters in Brooklyn rescued 11 individuals trapped in a burning brownstone, with one firefighter injured after being struck by a firetruck. Responding to the heavy flames engulfing the second and third floors at 659 Eastern Parkway shortly after 10:15 a.m., crews quickly located and evacuated victims. Although 11 were hospitalized, including two in serious condition, injuries were largely non-life-threatening. Over 100 firefighters were involved in combating the blaze, achieving control of the fire by 11:40 a.m., while investigations into its cause continue.
Firefighters rescued 11 people from a burning brownstone in Brooklyn early Friday morning, while one firefighter sustained minor injuries after being struck by a firetruck.
Crews found heavy flames on the second and third floors of the Eastern Parkway building, and all victims were hospitalized after rescue operations.
The FDNY reported that 100 firefighters worked tirelessly, using three hose lines, successfully bringing the fire under control by 11:40 a.m.
An investigation is currently being conducted by the FDNY Fire Marshals Office to determine the cause of the fire.
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