ELMHURST — Six people were injured, including one critically, after a fire ripped through a home in Elmhurst Thursday afternoon, fire officials said.
The blaze started around 1 p.m. on the first floor of the two story brick home at 41-23 Forley St., near Britton Avenue, according to the FDNY.
It was out at around 1:30 p.m, they said.
Five firefighters were injured, including one with serious injuries and another victim was listed in critical condition.
All were taken to Elmhurst Hospital, according to officials.