3 firefighters injured in Brooklyn five-alarm fire

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The storefront where the fire started early Saturday morning. Photo credit Google Street View

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Three FDNY firefighters were injured early Saturday morning while battling a five-alarm fire that engulfed several Flatbush stores, amNY reported.

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The fire started around 2:30 a.m. at the Church Av Indoor Flea Market at 1919 Church Avenue.

Firefighters originally rushed in to bring the blaze under control, but were soon after ordered to evacuate due to concerns that the two story storefront would collapse.

It took over 200 firefighters until 5:30 to bring the fire under control.

The injuries sustained by three firefighters are not life threatening.

FDNY marshals are still investigating the cause of the fire.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Google Street View