Brooklyn, 20 firefighters injured at 5th alarm fire VIDEO

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NEW YORK (AP) -- A fire raging through a six-story New York City apartment building is proving difficult for hundreds of firefighters to get under control because of strong winds.

A fire official says at least 20 firefighters have been injured while battling Saturday's blaze in Brooklyn.

Youtube credit: Ailakane

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEUJ-71Z5DI&feature=player_embedded#at=19

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http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2011/02/19/2011-02-19_fivealarm_blaze_rips_through_brooklyn_building_injuring_25_firefighters_and_thre.html

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Wishing a speedy recovery for all of the injured.

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BT's pix......

http://www.btfirephotos.com/2011/Brooklyn-2-19-11/15906678_Qt6An#1192921797_G6JHk

CK's pix......

http://www.lafirephoto.com/RecentIncidents/5th-Alarm-Brooklyn-Box-2439/15906203_LWhG5#1192882955_vLTnk

Edited February 20, 2011 by R1SmokeEater

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Getting reports a Firefighter was killed at this job?

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/20/us-fire-newyork-idUSTRE71J1VP20110220

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Getting reports a Firefighter was killed at this job?

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/20/us-fire-newyork-idUSTRE71J1VP20110220

The Reuters article is INCORRECT. An elderly civilian died, not a firefighter.

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The Reuters article is INCORRECT. An elderly civilian died, not a firefighter.

Thank goodness! Thansk!