At least a dozen people were seriously injured after the trash chute inside a Brooklyn building caught fire overnight, city officials reported.
The first 911 call came into the FDNY shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday for a fire in the Bridge Street building, the department said. Multiple units rushed to the Farragut Houses, a NYCHA complex in Downtown Brooklyn, within minutes.
In addition to the 12 people seriously hurt, another six had minor injuries, FDNY officials said. A firefighter was also injured, bringing the total count to 19.Get Tri-state area news and weather forecasts to your inbox.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Four seriously injured in Far South Side crashChicago Fire Department officials said the crash happened at the intersection of 103rd and Cottage grove, on the cusp of the Pullman and Roseland neighborhoods.
Read more »
Cyclist struck by vehicle and seriously injured in northwest BerkeleyA cyclist was struck by a vehicle and seriously injured in northwest Berkeley on Friday night, police said.
Read more »
Lamborghini Huracán Crashes And Burns After Being Filmed Going 186 MPH On Italian Highway | CarscoopsLamborghini Huracán Crashes And Burns After Being Filmed Going 186 MPH On Italian Highway | Carscoops carscoops
Read more »
Weather Authority: Windy, chilly overnight gives way to beautiful SaturdayOvernight the wind stays brisk as the skies begin to clear. Saturday, should be a beautiful day, with light wind. Temperatures should reach the mid-50s.
Read more »