Eight injured, including a firefighter, in apartment building fire in Washington Heights

NEW YORK — Eight people were injured in a fire at an apartment building in Washington Heights on Wednesday.

Flames could be seen at the top of the 30-story building on Eighth Avenue near Harlem River Drive.

Investigators say the fire started in a compactor.

One person suffered serious injuries. Six others were slightly injured and we are told one firefighter is also being treated.

The cause is being investigated.