Large fire at 1230 St. Marks near Utica, April 8, 2015 around 11:00 AM

FDNY still on scene. It reportedly went to 3 alarms before they were able to get it under control. Several buildings destroyed.

Photos of destroyed buildings:

https://twitter.com/FDNY/status/585846365885956096

http://www.rightnow.io/breaking-news/crown-heights_bn_1428518134907.html

press, complete with more photos:
http://www.amny.com/news/fire-in-crown-heights-on-st-marks-avenue-injures-8-1.10222426

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/fire-claims-3-buildings-bed-stuy-article-1.2177798

Smelled the smoke at my office on St. Johns and Troy.

20 adults and 9 kids said to now be in shelter.

http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/2015/4/8/brooklyn-eagle-video-nine-injured-crown-heights-blaze