Overview
- Calls came in just after 7:10 a.m. for a fire at 1270 54th St., where Hatzolah and Shomrim volunteers alerted and guided residents out before FDNY arrival.
- Officials said the blaze began on the first floor of a four-story building and was brought under control around 8:15 a.m.
- FDNY reported that 27 people were transported to nearby hospitals with minor injuries.
- Twelve units and about 60 emergency responders operated at the scene, according to officials.
- Local reports said those hospitalized for smoke inhalation evaluation were later discharged.