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12 injured in Brooklyn fire, lithium-ion battery on scene: FDNY

By Emily Rahhal,

5 hours ago

GOWANUS, Brooklyn (PIX11) – A fire broke out at a Gowanus residence Tuesday morning, injuring 12 people, according to the FDNY.

The fire broke out just after 7 a.m. on 15th Street between Third and Fourth Avenues, according to officials. It was controlled by 7:58 a.m.

Three people were sent to area hospitals with injuries, according to the FDNY.

Officials found a lithium-ion battery near the fire, but the cause of the blaze was still unknown, according to the FDNY.

This is a developing story. Refresh this page for updates.

Emily Rahhal is a digital reporter from Los Angeles who has covered New York City since 2023. She joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of her work here and follow her on Twitter here .

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