The Associated Press
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Authorities say 26 firefighters were hurt, one seriously, during a 6-alarm blaze at a Brooklyn apartment building.
One civilian also was treated at the scene of Thursday’s fire in the Flatbush neighborhood.
The cause is under investigation.
However, there was a report of a lightning strike just blocks from there, around the same time.
The FDNY says the fire started at about 10 a.m. on the top floor of the seven-story building.
Hundreds of firefighters responded. Hours later, orange flames and dark, billowing smoke were still visible.
The Red Cross was at the scene to help any displaced residents.