BOROUGH PARK, Brooklyn (PIX11) — One person has died as a result of a fire breaking out at an apartment building in Borough Park on Thursday afternoon, according to the FDNY.
The fire broke out on the fifth floor of a building at 1215 47th Street between 12th and 13th Avenue, fire officials say.
The FDNY was notified of the fire at around 2:44 p.m. 79 Fire, and EMS personnel responded to the scene.
One civilian was pronounced dead, officials say. No other injuries were reported.
The FDNY said operations were ongoing as of 3:30 p.m.
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