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Firefighters hurt in 16th Avenue blaze

June 15, 2022 Jaime DeJesus
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Four firefighters suffered minor injuries Wednesday while battling a noontime blaze on 16th Avenue and 79th Street.

More than 100 fire and EMS personnel rushed to the scene of the three-alarm blaze, which started on the first floor of a two-story, mixed-use building.

The fire was under control by 1:40 p.m. and marshals are investigating its origin. 

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Firefighters battle the blaze on 16th Avenue and 79th Street. Photo via Citizen App
Firefighters battle the blaze on 16th Avenue and 79th Street. Photo via Citizen App

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