A firefighter is hospitalized in serious condition after battling a blaze on the Upper East Side, authorities say.
Two other firefighters and two civilians suffered minor injuries in the fire early Thursday.
More than 100 firefighters responded to the second-alarm blaze that erupted at a five-story building on 88th Street. The blaze started in the basement and quickly spread to the top floor, officials said.
It was brought under control by 7 a.m. Two other firefighters and two civilians suffered minor injuries.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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