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FDNY Launches Drone for First Time to Help Battle Bronx Blaze: Officials

 Two firefighters were treated for minor injuries after the Crotona Park North blaze, officials said.
Two firefighters were treated for minor injuries after the Crotona Park North blaze, officials said.
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THE BRONX — The FDNY deployed its drone for the first time to help navigate a large fire that tore through a Claremont Village apartment building Monday evening, officials said.

The fire erupted inside the sixth floor of 653 Crotona Park N., near Arthur Avenue, about 6:20 p.m., according to an FDNY spokesman.

Two firefighters were treated for minor injuries at Jacobi hospital, the spokesman said.

About 170 firefighters helped bring the blaze under control by 8:10 p.m., according to officials.

The FDNY launched its drone to get a bird's eye view of the fire so that they could better direct firefighters on the ground, officials said.

The drone also has infared capabilities, a spokesman said.