EAST HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) -- A person has died after a fire broke out at a 35-story apartment building in East Harlem on Wednesday evening, according to the NYPD.

The fire was reported around 6:59 p.m. at 221 East 221st Street.

Firefighters responded to the 19th floor, where the fire broke out. The fire was under control around 8:06 p.m.

A 72-year-old woman died, police say. Two firefighters were taken to a local hospital with injuries.

Fire officials are investigating the cause of the fire.

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