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A fire in Hunts Point Friday afternoon left a woman hospitalized and resulted in the death of a dog. 

At around 6:20 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of a house fire near the corner of Hunts Point Avenue and Bryant Avenue. 

Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the first story of the home had become consumed in flames that spewed black smoke. 

According to an update by the FDNY, firefighters entered the home and located a woman in one of the upstairs bedrooms and were able to rescue her from the building. 

Units began working to extinguish the flames which were declared under control around by around 7:35 p.m. with over 100 firefighters and medics at the scene. 

The woman was taken to an area hospital in serious condition.

Firefighters were unable to save a dog who perished inside the home according to a report from [ABC7](https://abc7ny.com/10564708/?ex_cid=TA_WABC_TW&taid=608cacc712d1d500012375b5&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+New+Content+(Feed)&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter).

Investigators are continuing to determine what caused the fire to break out. 

Woman Hospitalized, Dog Fatally Injured in Hunts Point Apartment Fire

Firefighters are responding to a report of a building fire.

Incident reported at 649 Hunts Point Ave.

Police and firefighters have received a report of a person trapped inside the house.

Firefighters are working to put out a fire on the first floor of a two-story house.

Firefighters have requested additional units to the scene.

Firefighters have rescued one person from the house. EMS is en route.

Citizen user video shows heavy smoke rising from the fire.

Citizen user video shows flames surging from the house.

Firefighters have water on the first and second floors of the house.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 651 Hunts Point Ave.

Firefighters are requesting additional units to the scene.

Citizen user video shows multiple fire trucks and EMS.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 651 Bryant Ave.

Firefighters advise that the fire has been extinguished.

Firefighters advise four civilians sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries.

Three firefighters sustained minor injuries.

Local media reports stated one woman and three firefighters were hospitalized.