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6 dead in massive Brooklyn house fire

Rocco Parascandola and Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News on

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NEW YORK — Six people were killed when a massive fire tore through a Brooklyn home early Thursday, officials said.

A lithium ion battery was found at the scene but it is not yet clear if it sparked the three-alarm blaze that broke out on the top floor of the two-story house in Sunset Park at 1:39 a.m., officials said.

Four adults were found dead in the home on 58th St. near Seventh Ave. while a a man and a woman died at local hospitals.

Four more residents were hurt but survived, with one in serious condition while the others suffered minor injuries. Three firefighters suffered minor injuries, officials said.

 

The main body of the fire was brought under control in one hour.

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