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20 Firefighters Hurt Battling NYC Blaze in Wind

Sunday, 20 February 2011 07:13 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — A fire raging through a six-story New York City apartment building is proving difficult for hundreds of firefighters to get under control because of strong winds.

A fire official says at least 20 firefighters have been injured while battling Saturday's blaze in Brooklyn. None of the injuries are life-threatening. Three civilians also suffered minor injuries.

The official says strong winds are complicating firefighters' efforts at the building on East 29th Street. The National Weather Service has issued a citywide wind advisory until 4 a.m. Sunday.

The five-alarm fire was called in at about 6:40 p.m. Over 200 firefighters were called to the scene.

Firefighters have been pulled out of the building, which has about 70 apartments. Dozens of residents were displaced.

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NEW YORK (AP) — A fire raging through a six-story New York City apartment building is proving difficult for hundreds of firefighters to get under control because of strong winds.A fire official says at least 20 firefighters have been injured while battling Saturday's blaze...
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Sunday, 20 February 2011 07:13 AM
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