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Two residents were killed and two others, as well as a firefighter, were injured when a fire broke out in a six-story apartment building in the heart of Chinatown early Friday morning.

At about 3:48 a.m., firefighters responded to a 911 call of a fire on the fifth floor of 80 Mulberry St.

Officials said it started on the fifth floor and spread to the floor above.

A second alarm was declared, utilizing more than 100 firefighters, and the fire was brought under control before 6 a.m.

Officials said that a 52-year-old man died at the scene, and a 91-year-old woman died after being transported to a hospital in critical condition.

A firefighter also sustained minor burns, and two additional residents were injured but didn't require hospital care.

The cause of the fire has not been provided by officials. 

FDNY officials [reportedly](https://gothamist.com/news/early-morning-apartment-fire-kills-two-in-chinatown-officials-say) said that a significant amount of clutter made operations more difficult.

Crews were observed working at the scene late Friday morning.

Two Dead, Three Injured in Two-Alarm Fire in Chinatown Apartment Building

Firefighters have received an unconfirmed report of a fifth-floor apartment fire.

Firefighters on the scene confirmed an apartment fire.

A citizen user shared a video showing smoke billowing from the apartment and firefighters trying to extinguish the fire.

Firefighters at the scene have several hoses outstretched to combat the flames.

Firefighters have two lines in operation to combat the heavy fire on the fifth floor.

A Citizen user's video shows heavy smoke emanating from the building and firefighters working to extinguish the fire.

Firefighters have transmitted a second alarm, requesting additional units to respond.

Firefighters have completed a search on the top floor and advise that no one is trapped inside the building.

Firefighters advise that a search of the affected apartment has been delayed due to heavy clutter.

Firefighters report that two people have died as a result of the fire.

Firefighters additionally report that five people were injured, one critically, in the flames.

Firefighters advise a secondary search for victims and extensions in the building has come up negative.

Firefighters advise that they have the fire under control.

According to updates by officials, a 52-year-old man and a 91-year-old woman died in this morning's fire. Two other residents sustained minor injuries, which did not require hospital care. A firefighter also sustained minor burns. The cause of the fire has not been provided.

According to FDNY Marshals, the fatal fire was caused by multiple extension cords and has been deemed accidental.