Firefighters battled an intense two-alarm fire in Brooklyn that injured 16 people, including three in critical condition, during the rescue efforts on January 15.
According to FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief Joseph Duggan, heavy smoke and high heat complicated firefighting, with open doors contributing to the fire's spread.
While firefighters rescued victims, residents in unaffected areas of the building fled, exposing the chaotic and desperate nature of the situation.
The quick response from Battalion 42 was crucial as they managed to rescue critically injured individuals from a smoke-filled apartment despite the challenges posed by the blaze.
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