BREAKING: Fire Breaks Out in Crown Heights Building

by CrownHeights.info

A fire has been reported at 1547 Union Street on the corner of Albany Ave, evacuating residents from the building and sending shrill alarms into the air.

The building, which stands three stories tall, can be seen on video with smoke coming from the upper floors.

This story is developing and will be updated as information becomes available.

Update 12:30pm: Hatzalah is treating some patients for smoke inhalation due to the fire.

Update 11:57am: Live video from Citizen App:

Fire Inside Crown Heights Apartment Building @CitizenApp
1547 Union St 11:46:45 AM EDT
Fire Inside Crown Heights Apartment Building @CitizenApp
1547 Union St 11:46:45 AM EDT

Update 11:53am: Hatzalah is on scene.

Update 11:52am: A Jewish responder has evacuated two non Jewish women from the home.