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Two people were reported injured following a two-alarm fire in a commercial and residential building in Sunset Park early Monday.

The fire broke out at 5919 7th Avenue shortly before 2 a.m.

It was extinguished around 4 a.m., thanks to the efforts of over 100 firefighters from 25 units.

FDNY officials said that two civilians suffered minor injuries, according to [PIX 11](https://pix11.com/news/local-news/brooklyn/2-hurt-sunset-park-commercial-fire/).

Citizen footage Monday morning showed the aftermath of the fire, which appeared to have severely damaged the ground floor and several floors above.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Two People Injured in Two-Alarm Fire

Firefighters have received an unconfirmed report of a fire in a restaurant.

According to the official Twitter account of the New York Fire Department, firefighters are responding to a working fire.

Fire crews have requested all available units to report to the location to aid in the operation.

Firefighters have advised two hoses have been stretched at the scene and a quick, initial search of the building is underway for anyone potentially trapped or injured by smoke or flame.

Citizen user @PeinaWu's video show heavy firefighters activity at the scene.

According to a tweet from the FDNY, a second alarm has been transmitted.

Firefighters report fire in two stores. They advise four hoses have been outstretched, three in use to combat the flames.

Fire crews have advised the fire may not be contained with units at the scene.

Firefighters further report the fire is on the first floor of a four-story commercial building.

Fire crews have advised no one has been located on the second floor injured by the incident. Firefighters are currently searching the first floor for anyone who may have been trapped or injured during the incident.

Primary searches have been conducted in the building and no injuries have been reported.

Secondary searches have been conducted on the second, third, and fourth floors of the building and no injuries have been reported.

Firefighters have advised that after approximately 43 minutes five lines are stretched, all five are in operation, and have requested additional units to the scene.

Fire crews have advised the fire has spread to two floors and the basement with extensions above.

Videos shared by multiple Citizen users show emergency personnel active on the scene and smoke emanating from the building.

Firefighters report primary searches have been conducted in the cellar and no injuries have been reported.

Secondary searches have been conducted throughout the building except the cellar and no injuries were reported.

A secondary search has been conducted in the cellar and no injuries have been reported.

Firefighters report the fire is under control.

Firefighters report that Fire Marshalls are on the scene investigating and that the NYC Department of Buildings is evaluating the building. Fire crews have reported the Red Cross and police are at the scene.