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2 people critically injured, 3 firefighters injured in Mott Haven mosque fire

Firefighters responded to 677 Elton Ave. just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday.

Sheyla Torres

Apr 22, 2026, 10:35 PM

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The FDNY says five people were injured, including three firefighters, after a fire broke out inside a mosque in Mott Haven.

Firefighters responded to 677 Elton Ave. just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday.

Investigators say the building is a commercial space and a place of worship.

Two people suffered serious injuries, and three firefighters suffered minor injuries. They were all taken to hospitals.

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