Firefighters Battle Overnight Blaze In Hell's Kitchen, Just Blocks From Earlier Fire

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Four firefighters had to be hospitalized after a fire broke out overnight in Hell's Kitchen.

The blaze started just before midnight at a five-story building on 9th Avenue near West 48th Street.

Heavy smoke and fire could be seen shooting into the night sky.

More than 100 firefighters were on the scene. The injured members were expected to be OK.

This was the second fire within 24 hours in the area. Firefighters put out another fire early Wednesday morning just two blocks away.

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