The Early Word: Firefighters Battle Blaze in Commercial Bldg.

1. Fire officials battled a blaze in a Clinton Hill commercial building for an hour early Thursday. According to FDNY, the fire began at 5:44 a.m. at 248 Flushing Ave. on the six-story building's top floor. Around 60 firefighters from 12 units responded to the scene. No injuries were reported.

2. Free live music for kids continues in Downtown Brooklyn with Dog on Fleas at the . 1 Dekalb Ave. at Fulton Street. 10 a.m. Free.

3. No kids? Or still in the mood for more outdoor music? Check ouf with a slate of artists including Fishbone, Van Hunt and Blitz the Ambassador. Flatbush Avenue Ext. and Myrtle Avenue. Noon. Free.

4. Karen Thompson Walker reads from her new novel, , about a universal coming-of-age story set against a believable apocalyptic background. Greenlight Bookstore, 686 Fulton St. 7:30 p.m. Free.

5. Alternate side parking rules are in effect.