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6 Hurt In 4-Alarm Blaze In The Bronx

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Five firefighters were hurt battling an extra-alarm blaze in the Mount Eden section of the Bronx on Wednesday afternoon.

PHOTOS: Firefighters Battle 4-Alarm Blaze In The Bronx

Flames broke out at a two-story residential building at 1342 College Ave. around 1:30 p.m. The fire also impacted five other buildings, officials said.

The fire was raised to four alarms. Two hours later, it was under control.

FDNY officials said five firefighters and one civilian suffered minor injuries.

Smoke could be seen billowing from the building, and authorities advised people in the area to close their windows.

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