Girl, 71, critically damage in Brooklyn residence fireplace, 16 others injured

Seventeen individuals have been damage in a Williamsburg residence constructing fireplace Monday morning, the FDNY stated.

Probably the most critically injured was taken to Brooklyn Hospital in vital situation.

In response to WABC Eyewitness Information, that sufferer is a 71-year-old lady

The FDNY stated firefighters responded to the burning constructing on Penn St. close to Harrison Ave. following a 6:38 a.m. 911 name.

The hearth began on the primary flooring and unfold to the second flooring, with various individuals rescued by firefighters utilizing a conveyable ladder and a ladder extending from a hearth truck, the FDNY stated.

The injured embrace three individuals taken to NYU Langone Well being with minor accidents. 13 others have been handled on the scene by medics.

The reason for the two-alarm fireplace, which was introduced below management at 7:44 a.m., is below investigation.