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Two Firefighters Injured, Warehouse Collapsed in Five-Alarm Fire

17 53rd St, Sunset Park, Brooklyn

Published Mar 11 at 12:51 AM · Updated Mar 11 at 6:38 AM

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Summary

A massive five-alarm fire in Brooklyn affected three industrial buildings, leading to the collapse of one warehouse. Over 270 firefighters and EMS crews responded, with two firefighters injured. No civilian injuries have been reported.

Timeline

Mar 11, 6:38AM

Three industrial buildings have been affected by the fire, and one warehouse has collapsed, according to Samdesk alerts.

Mar 11, 5:51AM

At least 270 firefighters and EMS crews responded to the scene, and at least two firefighters have been injured, according to Samdesk alerts.

Mar 11, 5:51AM

The address reported for this incident has changed to 17 53rd St.

Mar 11, 12:52AM

Fire crews are at the scene of a 3-alarm fire, per FDNY. People nearby are advised to avoid smoke and close windows.

Mar 11, 12:51AM

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Mar 11, 12:51AM

Incident reported at 5302 1st Ave.

Mar 11, 6:38AM

Three industrial buildings have been affected by the fire, and one warehouse has collapsed, according to Samdesk alerts.

Mar 11, 5:51AM

At least 270 firefighters and EMS crews responded to the scene, and at least two firefighters have been injured, according to Samdesk alerts.

Mar 11, 5:51AM

The address reported for this incident has changed to 17 53rd St.

Mar 11, 12:52AM

Fire crews are at the scene of a 3-alarm fire, per FDNY. People nearby are advised to avoid smoke and close windows.

Mar 11, 12:51AM

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Mar 11, 12:51AM

Incident reported at 5302 1st Ave.

Mar 11, 6:38AM

Three industrial buildings have been affected by the fire, and one warehouse has collapsed, according to Samdesk alerts.

Mar 11, 5:51AM

At least 270 firefighters and EMS crews responded to the scene, and at least two firefighters have been injured, according to Samdesk alerts.

Mar 11, 5:51AM

The address reported for this incident has changed to 17 53rd St.

Mar 11, 12:52AM

Fire crews are at the scene of a 3-alarm fire, per FDNY. People nearby are advised to avoid smoke and close windows.

Mar 11, 12:51AM

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Mar 11, 12:51AM

Incident reported at 5302 1st Ave.

Mar 11, 6:38AM

Three industrial buildings have been affected by the fire, and one warehouse has collapsed, according to Samdesk alerts.

Mar 11, 5:51AM

At least 270 firefighters and EMS crews responded to the scene, and at least two firefighters have been injured, according to Samdesk alerts.

Mar 11, 5:51AM

The address reported for this incident has changed to 17 53rd St.

Mar 11, 12:52AM

Fire crews are at the scene of a 3-alarm fire, per FDNY. People nearby are advised to avoid smoke and close windows.

Mar 11, 12:51AM

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Mar 11, 12:51AM

Incident reported at 5302 1st Ave.

Mar 11, 6:38AM

Three industrial buildings have been affected by the fire, and one warehouse has collapsed, according to Samdesk alerts.

Mar 11, 5:51AM

At least 270 firefighters and EMS crews responded to the scene, and at least two firefighters have been injured, according to Samdesk alerts.

Mar 11, 5:51AM

The address reported for this incident has changed to 17 53rd St.

Mar 11, 12:52AM

Fire crews are at the scene of a 3-alarm fire, per FDNY. People nearby are advised to avoid smoke and close windows.

Mar 11, 12:51AM

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Mar 11, 12:51AM

Incident reported at 5302 1st Ave.

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Radio Clips

FDNY EMS CW1 · Mar 11, 2:46AM · 0:30

Medical Branch Director, Brooklyn box 2761, progress report number 5, when you are ready. I am ready, sir. Brooklyn 2761, fire operations continue to ramp up, as not yesterday at this time. Potential is going to be high to public safety personnel, loads of civilians. Currently we have extra attacked by fire with marine operations involved and a warehouse fire. Sectors remain unchanged, including our staging, 51.

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FDNY EMS CW1 · Mar 11, 2:45AM · 0:31

Division Chief, Rackleby, 2nd Control, Medical Branch at Brooklyn, box 2761. Operations remain ongoing, heavy fire presence on the fifth alarm incident. Attention is going to be high in the public safety personnel, low to civilians. We're going to hold our fourth alarm EMS, there are zero patients to report. The following sector has been established, staging conditions 43. 52nd Street, staging conditions 46. Tracking officer, conditions 40. Treatment officer, conditions 31. Hot truck is set up at the tail end of Engine 241 on 54, with control...

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FDNY Citywide 1 · Mar 11, 2:44AM · 0:30

Report, still have fire in the original fire building with this gas set. Fire has been extended to exposure 2 and 2A alpha. We have four tower ladders in operation, two bullets fired, one multiversal, one tang, and multiple hand lines. Down for.10-4 fuel count, our report received on citywide is.

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Comments30

BrooklynUser982948010Mar 11 at 6:18 AM

Thank you to our NYC firefighters and emergency responders God Bless you and keep you safe always! 🙏

brooklynUser1422832029Mar 11 at 3:08 AM

literally woke up to the smell and checked my whole house to make sure the smell wasn’t something burning in my house lmfaoo

brooklynUser1534849008Mar 11 at 3:08 AM

fr same

brooklynUser2050405020Mar 11 at 6:28 AM

This is like the 3rd warehouse fire, something fishy is goin on

AlamoDuncanMar 11 at 6:47 AM

Old warehouse on the waterfront. Sound like new waterfront property coming lol

loserinsunsetMar 11 at 3:27 PM

@AlamoDuncan chill 😭

BrooklynUser982948010Mar 11 at 6:18 AM

Thank you to our NYC firefighters and emergency responders God Bless you and keep you safe always! 🙏

brooklynUser1422832029Mar 11 at 3:08 AM

literally woke up to the smell and checked my whole house to make sure the smell wasn’t something burning in my house lmfaoo

brooklynUser1534849008Mar 11 at 3:08 AM

fr same

brooklynUser2050405020Mar 11 at 6:28 AM

This is like the 3rd warehouse fire, something fishy is goin on

AlamoDuncanMar 11 at 6:47 AM

Old warehouse on the waterfront. Sound like new waterfront property coming lol

loserinsunsetMar 11 at 3:27 PM

@AlamoDuncan chill 😭

BrooklynUser982948010Mar 11 at 6:18 AM

Thank you to our NYC firefighters and emergency responders God Bless you and keep you safe always! 🙏

brooklynUser1422832029Mar 11 at 3:08 AM

literally woke up to the smell and checked my whole house to make sure the smell wasn’t something burning in my house lmfaoo

brooklynUser1534849008Mar 11 at 3:08 AM

fr same

brooklynUser2050405020Mar 11 at 6:28 AM

This is like the 3rd warehouse fire, something fishy is goin on

AlamoDuncanMar 11 at 6:47 AM

Old warehouse on the waterfront. Sound like new waterfront property coming lol

loserinsunsetMar 11 at 3:27 PM

@AlamoDuncan chill 😭

BrooklynUser982948010Mar 11 at 6:18 AM

Thank you to our NYC firefighters and emergency responders God Bless you and keep you safe always! 🙏

brooklynUser1422832029Mar 11 at 3:08 AM

literally woke up to the smell and checked my whole house to make sure the smell wasn’t something burning in my house lmfaoo

brooklynUser1534849008Mar 11 at 3:08 AM

fr same

brooklynUser2050405020Mar 11 at 6:28 AM

This is like the 3rd warehouse fire, something fishy is goin on

AlamoDuncanMar 11 at 6:47 AM

Old warehouse on the waterfront. Sound like new waterfront property coming lol

loserinsunsetMar 11 at 3:27 PM

@AlamoDuncan chill 😭

BrooklynUser982948010Mar 11 at 6:18 AM

Thank you to our NYC firefighters and emergency responders God Bless you and keep you safe always! 🙏

brooklynUser1422832029Mar 11 at 3:08 AM

literally woke up to the smell and checked my whole house to make sure the smell wasn’t something burning in my house lmfaoo

brooklynUser1534849008Mar 11 at 3:08 AM

fr same

brooklynUser2050405020Mar 11 at 6:28 AM

This is like the 3rd warehouse fire, something fishy is goin on

AlamoDuncanMar 11 at 6:47 AM

Old warehouse on the waterfront. Sound like new waterfront property coming lol

loserinsunsetMar 11 at 3:27 PM

@AlamoDuncan chill 😭

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