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Fire Engulfs Midtown Apartment Building; Firefighter, 1 Other Person Hurt

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - At least two people, including a firefighter, were hurt in a fire that engulfed a Midtown Manhattan apartment building Friday.

It happened at a six story building on Ninth Avenue, near Columbus Circle, just before 10 a.m.

Video shows smoke billowing into the sky over the scene.

Officials said a firefighter and another person are dealing with minor injuries.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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