New York, Nov 5 (AP) Six people died in a fire that barrelled through a two-storey home in New York

New York, Nov 5 (AP) Six people died in a fire that barrelled through a two-storey home in New York

New York, Nov 5 (AP) Six people died in a fire that barrelled through a two-storey home in New York

    New York, Nov 5 (AP) Six people died in a fire that barrelled through a two-storey home in New York early Thursday and seven others were injured, including three firefighters, the city's fire department said.

    Heavy fire was reported in the row frame building at 1:40 am in Brooklyn. More than 200 first responders reported to the fire in the borough's Sunset Park neighbourhood. It was brought under control in about 3 hours.

    Four people died at the scene, the fire department said in a statement. Two people with critical injuries were taken to a hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. Four people suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

    Three firefighters suffered minor injuries as well, the department said.

    No names or ages of the victims have been released.

    Fire marshals were investigating. A lithium-ion battery was found at the scene, but it was unknown if it was related to the cause of the fire, the department said. (AP)

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