9 firefighters injured battling Elmhurst apartment building fire


ELMHURST, Queens — Nine firefighters were injured while battling a fire at an Elmhurst apartment building that left dozens displaces, officials said Monday.

Flames broke out Sunday around 11:22 p.m. on 41st Avenue between 80th and 81st streets, FDNY said.

The top floor of the seven-story building was overtaken by flames as firefighters responded.

Nine firefighters were injured, FDNY said. Six of the firefighters were hospitalized, and three refused medical attention.

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