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        FDNY: 1 seriously injured in Unionport building fire

        Authorities say the flames broke out in the basement of the six-story residential building at 2004 Ellis Ave.

        Lauren Pena and Natalie Hernandez

        Feb 15, 2025, 10:45 PM

        Updated 3 days ago

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        A three-alarm fire left one person with serious injuries Friday night in Unionport, according to fire officials.
        Authorities say the flames broke out in the basement of the six-story residential building at 2004 Ellis Ave.
        Firefighters were called to the scene around 8 p.m. It took 138 fire and EMS personnel to control the fire.
        The Department of Buildings says there was severe fire damage on one side of the building, and they issued a partial vacate order for 16 apartment units.
        The injured individual was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi. Authorities say their injuries are not considered life-threatening.
        The Red Cross says they are providing temporary emergency lodging to 22 impacted families.