Eight people, including six firefighters, have been injured in a four-alarm fire currently roaring through a Bronx apartment building, officials said Friday afternoon.
The conflagration started around 3 p.m. on the top floor of a six-story apartment building with a cockloft on Sheridan Ave. between E. 172nd St. and Mount Eden Pkwy., an FDNY spokesperson said.
It quickly escalated to four-alarm status, with a total of 140 firefighters and EMS personnel deployed to the scene.
Six smoke eaters have been transported to Bronx-Lebanon Hospital with minor injuries. Two civilians are also being treated for minor injuries.
The fire was still ongoing as of 5 p.m.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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