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A fire in a two-story home in Brooklyn's Sunset Park neighborhood killed six people and injured seven others, including three firefighters, according to the New York City Fire Department. Over 200 first responders attended the scene, where they found fire on every floor. The fire was brought under control in about three hours. Four people died at the scene, and two others died in the hospital. Four people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and three firefighters sustained minor injuries. A lithium-ion battery was found at the scene, but its connection to the fire's cause is still under investigation. Mayor Zohran Mamdani described the incident as a devastating fire and emphasized the importance of fire safety, particularly concerning lithium-ion batteries.
The fire, which started in the early hours of Thursday, led to the displacement of eight residents, who were relocated to hotels with assistance from the Red Cross. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with officials noting the rising number of lithium-ion battery fires in the city.
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