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FDNY: 9 injured, 28 apartments affected in University Avenue apartment building fire

A total of 17 families are now being assisted by the American Red Cross after a massive fire erupted inside a five-story building on University Avenue Tuesday night.

Elly Morillo

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Heather Fordham

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Brittany Cadet

Oct 9, 2024, 9:51 AM

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Fire officials say nine people were treated for smoke inhalation. News 12 is told more than 100 fire and EMS personnel responded.

A full vacate order has been issued.

News 12 crews were on scene on Wednesday and observed cleanup efforts as residents lean on each other to move forward.

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