A fire erupted in a NYCHA building in Brownsville on Wednesday night, leading to injuries for 13 individuals. The incident, reported around 7:07 PM, originated at 268 Osborn St. within the Brownsville Houses, quickly engulfing the fourth and fifth floors. Thick smoke permeated the hallways, complicating escape for residents. Thankfully, firefighters were able to respond urgently, using ladders to reach those in peril, and managed to bring the flames under control by 8:00 PM, averting a potential disaster.
The responding firefighters demonstrated remarkable bravery and efficiency, deploying multiple ladders to reach residents trapped on the upper floors, ultimately controlling the fire by 8:00pm.
Thick smoke from the blaze filled the hallways, creating a dire situation for residents, particularly those unable to escape from the higher levels of the building.
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