Massive Blaze Burns In Crown Heights: FDNY

CROWN HEIGHTS, NY — Massive flames burst from a Crown Heights apartment building Tuesday afternoon, according to FDNY.

A fire broke out on Nostrand Avenue between Park and Prospect places about 12:15 p.m. and was still not contained 40 minutes later, according to FDNY and social media reports.

Videos posted to Citizen show smoke coming from the top of the building and multiple fire trucks parked outside.

Nearby Brooklynites were warned to expect traffic delays and large amounts of smoke.

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