12 people recovering after fire fills NYCHA building with smoke in Downtown Brooklyn
Briefly

A fire erupted in a NYCHA building at the Farragut Houses in Downtown Brooklyn, caused by an incident in the garbage compactor chute, leading to extensive smoke filling all 14 floors. The FDNY responded swiftly, deploying about 78 firefighters and EMTs from 20 units to the scene. Remarkably, everyone managed to evacuate safely, but 12 individuals, including four children, experienced smoke inhalation and required medical attention. Fortunately, all are expected to recover. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, alarming residents and prompting discussions of safety in such high-rises.
The fire, which started in a garbage compactor chute, filled the NYCHA building with thick smoke, affecting all 14 floors and leaving 12 people, including children, recovering.
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