Man Dies in Brooklyn Fire

The 44-year-old apparently died of smoke inhalation, according to police

A man was killed in a fire that broke out early Sunday in a Brooklyn apartment, officials said.

Edzer Desir, 44, apparently died of smoke inhalation, according to police.

The blaze broke out at around 4 a.m. on East 49th Street in East Flatbush.

It was under control less than an hour later, fire officials said.

Three people suffered minor injuries.

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