Intense Blaze Spreads Through 5 Brooklyn Row Houses

A roaring fire spread to five row houses in Brooklyn Tuesday night, injuring 11 people and leaving many more without homes. The fire was first reported at 9:51 p.m. at a apartment building on DeKalb Avenue, between Wilson and Knickbocker avenues, in Bushwick. By 10:30 p.m., five buildings had ignited, sending massive flames erupting into the sky. Eleven people were injured, although seven refused medical attention, officials said. The remaining four people were taken to Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. One suffered serious injuries and the remaining three, including a firefighter, had minor injuries.