Flames broke out on the top floor of an apartment building on 1420 Noble Ave in Soundview just before 7 p.m., sending thick black smoke billowing into the night sky.
"Really bad, it was really bad. They couldn't even get the ladder up there. So they finally got the water to go all the way up," said neighbor Sandra Krupp.A child was rushed away on a stretcher, looking alert and conscious. Another tenant frantically stayed on the phone trying to make sure her neighbors made it out.Gibbs felt fortunate to be outside and safe, but she was also feeling for her community.
"This is devastating and this is a low-income block and these people can't afford to be in these situations so we have to pray and help each other out," added Gibbs.Kevin Mills and his dog made it out together. "I had to put some shoes on and then run out, get out the house real quick and just count my blessings," said Mills.There is no word yet on how many residents have been displaced.
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