NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Four firefighters and one civilian were injured in an extra-alarm fire that broke out Friday evening in an Upper West Side building. The fire broke out at 511 Amsterdam Ave. and was raised to four alarms, according to the FDNY. The five-story building has apartments above and restaurants and shops below, CBS2’s Brian Conybeare reported. Video posted to Twitter showed flames and black smoke shooting from the roof of the building. Crazy fire on the UWS 84/ Amsterdam @NYPDnews and @FDNY on the scene. Seriously hope no one is hurt. @NY1 @westsiderag pic.twitter.com/TkklGjBuAF — Jess Bridgman (@JABridgman) February 24, 2017 #Fire on West 85th if anyone needs video. @WNBC @WCBSTV pic.twitter.com/i7UmuLMd3p — Danielle Lynn (@DaniLynn3312) February 24, 2017 The FDNY said one civilian suffered non-life-threatening injuries, along with four firefighters. Details were still developing Friday night.
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5 Injured When Fire Rips Through Upper West Side Building
