Large-scale fire in Brooklyn: three houses on fire, 12 affected

A massive fire occurred on the morning of June 13 in the Midwood area of ​​Brooklyn, fire engulfed at least three buildings, at least 12 people were injured, including a small child.

Screenshot from Twitter / @ FDNY

The flames broke out around 4 in the morning and quickly spread, writes NBC New York.

According to firefighters, the roofs of the two buildings damaged by fire collapsed completely. The fire continued to burn for several hours, while there were no official reports on the causes of the fire.

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Residents of neighboring houses were warned about the need to close the windows in order to protect themselves not only from smoke, but also from debris flying from burnt buildings.

Screenshot from Twitter / @ FDNY

Nine civilians were injured, including one child, as well as three firefighters. According to the doctors, the injuries they received are minor and do not pose a threat to the lives of the victims.

As of 7: 18 fire was taken under control.

Screenshot from Twitter / @ FDNY

At the site of the fire are representatives of the “Red Cross” to help evacuees.

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