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Early Morning Fire In 31st Ave Home Critically Injures Two People

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May 24, 2016 Staff Report

A fire broke out in a 31st Avenue home early Saturday morning leaving two critically injured, according to the FDNY.

The FDNY received the call of a fire, which broke out on the first floor of a three-story building located at 69-12 31st Ave., at 6:13 a.m. on Saturday.

Firefighters were on the scene three minutes later, according to the FDNY. Twelve units and 60 firefighters responded to the fire.

Flames were brought under control at 7 a.m., the FDNY said.

Two patients were transported to a local hospital in critical condition, and two others were treated with minor injuries, according to the FDNY.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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