"Fire marshals have been called in to determine where and how the blaze started. The FDNY's Bureau of Fire Investigation is responsible for origin-and-cause work and can pursue criminal investigations when evidence points that way."
"At least one firefighter was taken to the hospital with smoke inhalation and was expected to be OK. Investigators remained at the address in the early morning hours Tuesday, canvassing for witnesses and documenting the damage inside and outside the building."
"East Flatbush has seen several significant residential fires in recent months, prompting concern among residents about building safety and preparedness. Earlier this month, a large East Flatbush blaze drew numerous FDNY units and left locals on edge."
A fire in an East Flatbush building led to the deaths of an 80-year-old woman and a 59-year-old man. A firefighter was hospitalized for smoke inhalation but is expected to recover. Fire marshals are investigating the cause of the fire, which remains undetermined. The FDNY's Bureau of Fire Investigation is involved in securing the scene and gathering evidence. The neighborhood has experienced several significant fires recently, raising concerns about building safety among residents.
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