At least two firefighters suffered injuries while battling a 6-alarm fire in New York City on Sunday, according to local reports.
The fire reportedly began in a chocolate shop in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood Sunday morning, according to a report from New York-based television news station WABC-TV. Firefighters arrived at the scene just before noon.
The fire has spread to neighboring stores, according to the news station. The injured firefighters were in serious yet stable condition.
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Videos posted to social media showed the massive blaze burn through Brooklyn.
BROOKLYN: FDNY operating a 4- alarm fire at a row of stores on Lee Avenue in Williamsburg, reportedly started at the popular Grill on Lee. pic.twitter.com/QEuD9KHqV8
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This is a breaking news story that will be updated when more information becomes available.