Six Hurt in Massive Blaze That Engulfed Three Apartment Buildings

To request a smoke alarm, learn more about the program, and other safety tips, go to https://www.fdnysmart.org/

The Get Alarmed NYC Program, sponsored by the American Red Cross, the Fire Department of the City of New York, and the FDNY Foundation, installs free smoke alarms and provides home fire safety education citywide across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.

Fire officials say the blaze is not yet under control and crews are expected to remain on scene throughout the day as operations continue.

Five firefighters and one civilian suffered minor injuries and were taken to area hospitals. No deaths were reported. Officials vacated four buildings, displacing nearly 30 families. An emergency response center has been set up at PS 239, where the American Red Cross is assisting residents with shelter and clothing.

Fire officials say heavy fire on the lower floors quickly extended upward and into neighboring buildings through interior shafts, causing a partial roof collapse. More than 270 firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics responded to the scene.

A five-alarm fire broke out around 3:30 a.m., spreading through multiple buildings and forcing evacuations.

The flaming air conditioning unit reportedly fell from a window onto firefighters.

According to updates via Samdesk sources, the blaze has been placed under control.

Fire operations continue at the scene.

A reception center for people the fire affected is now open at PS 239, located at 1715 Weirfield Street.

EMS units confirm there are no other injuries at this time.

Firefighters confirm heavy fire on all floors of the initial three-story building, which is now affecting multiple adjacent structures.

Videos shows large flames protruding from a building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1824 Madison St.

To request a smoke alarm, learn more about the program, and other safety tips, go to https://www.fdnysmart.org/

The Get Alarmed NYC Program, sponsored by the American Red Cross, the Fire Department of the City of New York, and the FDNY Foundation, installs free smoke alarms and provides home fire safety education citywide across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.

Fire officials say the blaze is not yet under control and crews are expected to remain on scene throughout the day as operations continue.

Five firefighters and one civilian suffered minor injuries and were taken to area hospitals. No deaths were reported. Officials vacated four buildings, displacing nearly 30 families. An emergency response center has been set up at PS 239, where the American Red Cross is assisting residents with shelter and clothing.

Fire officials say heavy fire on the lower floors quickly extended upward and into neighboring buildings through interior shafts, causing a partial roof collapse. More than 270 firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics responded to the scene.

A five-alarm fire broke out around 3:30 a.m., spreading through multiple buildings and forcing evacuations.

The flaming air conditioning unit reportedly fell from a window onto firefighters.

According to updates via Samdesk sources, the blaze has been placed under control.

Fire operations continue at the scene.

A reception center for people the fire affected is now open at PS 239, located at 1715 Weirfield Street.

EMS units confirm there are no other injuries at this time.

Firefighters confirm heavy fire on all floors of the initial three-story building, which is now affecting multiple adjacent structures.

Videos shows large flames protruding from a building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1824 Madison St.

To request a smoke alarm, learn more about the program, and other safety tips, go to https://www.fdnysmart.org/

The Get Alarmed NYC Program, sponsored by the American Red Cross, the Fire Department of the City of New York, and the FDNY Foundation, installs free smoke alarms and provides home fire safety education citywide across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.

Fire officials say the blaze is not yet under control and crews are expected to remain on scene throughout the day as operations continue.

Five firefighters and one civilian suffered minor injuries and were taken to area hospitals. No deaths were reported. Officials vacated four buildings, displacing nearly 30 families. An emergency response center has been set up at PS 239, where the American Red Cross is assisting residents with shelter and clothing.

Fire officials say heavy fire on the lower floors quickly extended upward and into neighboring buildings through interior shafts, causing a partial roof collapse. More than 270 firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics responded to the scene.

A five-alarm fire broke out around 3:30 a.m., spreading through multiple buildings and forcing evacuations.

The flaming air conditioning unit reportedly fell from a window onto firefighters.

According to updates via Samdesk sources, the blaze has been placed under control.

Fire operations continue at the scene.

A reception center for people the fire affected is now open at PS 239, located at 1715 Weirfield Street.

EMS units confirm there are no other injuries at this time.

Firefighters confirm heavy fire on all floors of the initial three-story building, which is now affecting multiple adjacent structures.

Videos shows large flames protruding from a building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1824 Madison St.

To request a smoke alarm, learn more about the program, and other safety tips, go to https://www.fdnysmart.org/

The Get Alarmed NYC Program, sponsored by the American Red Cross, the Fire Department of the City of New York, and the FDNY Foundation, installs free smoke alarms and provides home fire safety education citywide across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.

Fire officials say the blaze is not yet under control and crews are expected to remain on scene throughout the day as operations continue.

Five firefighters and one civilian suffered minor injuries and were taken to area hospitals. No deaths were reported. Officials vacated four buildings, displacing nearly 30 families. An emergency response center has been set up at PS 239, where the American Red Cross is assisting residents with shelter and clothing.

Fire officials say heavy fire on the lower floors quickly extended upward and into neighboring buildings through interior shafts, causing a partial roof collapse. More than 270 firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics responded to the scene.

A five-alarm fire broke out around 3:30 a.m., spreading through multiple buildings and forcing evacuations.

The flaming air conditioning unit reportedly fell from a window onto firefighters.

According to updates via Samdesk sources, the blaze has been placed under control.

Fire operations continue at the scene.

A reception center for people the fire affected is now open at PS 239, located at 1715 Weirfield Street.

EMS units confirm there are no other injuries at this time.

Firefighters confirm heavy fire on all floors of the initial three-story building, which is now affecting multiple adjacent structures.

Videos shows large flames protruding from a building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1824 Madison St.

To request a smoke alarm, learn more about the program, and other safety tips, go to https://www.fdnysmart.org/

The Get Alarmed NYC Program, sponsored by the American Red Cross, the Fire Department of the City of New York, and the FDNY Foundation, installs free smoke alarms and provides home fire safety education citywide across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.

Fire officials say the blaze is not yet under control and crews are expected to remain on scene throughout the day as operations continue.

Five firefighters and one civilian suffered minor injuries and were taken to area hospitals. No deaths were reported. Officials vacated four buildings, displacing nearly 30 families. An emergency response center has been set up at PS 239, where the American Red Cross is assisting residents with shelter and clothing.

Fire officials say heavy fire on the lower floors quickly extended upward and into neighboring buildings through interior shafts, causing a partial roof collapse. More than 270 firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics responded to the scene.

A five-alarm fire broke out around 3:30 a.m., spreading through multiple buildings and forcing evacuations.

The flaming air conditioning unit reportedly fell from a window onto firefighters.

According to updates via Samdesk sources, the blaze has been placed under control.

Fire operations continue at the scene.

A reception center for people the fire affected is now open at PS 239, located at 1715 Weirfield Street.

EMS units confirm there are no other injuries at this time.

Firefighters confirm heavy fire on all floors of the initial three-story building, which is now affecting multiple adjacent structures.

Videos shows large flames protruding from a building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1824 Madison St.