The New York Times reports at least ten people were injured in the fire, which spread to three buildings that more than 250 firefighters and 60+ units responded to. Rescue crews first responded to the scene after a 911 call at 10.14 p.m. EDT, a New York Fire Department official said from the scene by telephone. He said the first crew arrived at the scene at 10.16 p.m.
UPDATE: FDNY officials said one 92-year-old man was critically hurt. Other reports of injuries have been noted.
Video below right was sent in from @blythjs, who explains it was filmed "about 30 minutes" (sent at 12.40am) and that the fire appears to be smaller now (12:54am).
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