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The FDNY was on the scene at a working structure fire in Boro Park, at 1261 50th Street, between 12th Avenue and 13th Avenue.

The fire broke out just before 10:00AM on the second floor of a private home.

One elderly victim was rescued from the home by FDNY and was suffering from smoke inhalation. Sources tell YWN that the victim had a pre-existing medical condition making it difficult for him to exit the home.

Boro Park Hatzolah was on the scene, and was transporting the injured victim to Maimonides Hospital.

FDNYalerts BKLYN ALL HANDS 1261 50 ST, PRIVATE DWELLING HOUSE FIRE 2ND FLR, UNDER CONTROL

— FDNYalerts (@FDNYAlerts) August 21, 2018

(Charles Gross – YWN)