The blaze tore through the West 204th Street building in Inwood starting about 8:25 a.m., ABC7 first reported.

Fifteen people, including one FDNY firefighter, were injured, according to the report. Medics rushed 10 people to the hospital, mostly for smoke inhalation, the report states.

Smoke eaters had the fire under control by 10 a.m.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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