77-year-old woman dies in fire in Bedford-Stuyvesant home

A devastating blaze in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood claimed the life of a 77-year-old woman, ABC News reports.

FDNY and other emergency responders rushed to the scene on MacDonough Street late Monday night, encountering a fully engulfed structure with flames erupting from every level and the roof. 

Visuals captured the intensity of the inferno, with thick, dark smoke pouring into the night sky. 

Firefighters faced challenging conditions as they fought their way through the smoke and flames, ultimately discovering the victim deceased inside the residence. 

The tragedy has left eight residents without a home, and they are currently receiving support from the American Red Cross.

 Authorities are working to determine the origin of the fire.
 

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