The FDNY says a fire broke out around 6:30 a.m. at a first-floor apartment in Country Club.
Firefighters say they responded to a fire at 1005 Wilcox Ave.
The upstairs neighbor told News 12 that he witnessed the apartment window burst into flames. He says he quickly alerted 911 and other residents.
The owner of the building says there was one person living in the apartment. Fire officials say no one was hurt.