UES Fire Injures 2, FDNY Says

UPPER EAST SIDE, NY — A Sunday evening fire on the Upper East Side has injured two people, New York City Fire Department officials said.

According to the FDNY, the fire broke out at 235 East 96th St. near Second Avenue at 7:16 p.m. on the second floor of the 10-story apartment building.

Around 79 firefighters and medics responded to the blaze, which was put out by 7:56 p.m., FDNY officials said.

Two EMS medics sustained minor injuries during the fire and were taken to an area hospital, FDNY officials said.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, officials said.

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