Name: Compactor Fire on Eighth Floor video
Uploaded: 2026-05-15T15:10:54.000Z
Description: Firefighters responded to a reported apartment fire on the eighth floor of a building on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The fire, originating from a compactor, was extinguished before their arrival, and smoke conditions were quickly resolved. No injuries were reported.

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Firefighters responded to a reported apartment fire on the eighth floor of a building on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The fire, originating from a compactor, was extinguished before their arrival, and smoke conditions were quickly resolved. No injuries were reported.

Compactor Fire on Eighth Floor

 3-5-4-0, all apartments, secondaries all complete negative.

 We'll put the under control and the 4-3 will be the point of contact.

 10-4, under control time is 1-1-2-3 hours and duration of the incident is 35 minutes.

108, 10-4 responding. Division 8 to Brooklyn. Division 8. 3-5-4-0, all apartments, secondaries all complete negative. We'll put the under control and the 4-3 will be the point of contact. 10-4, under control time is 1-1-2-3 hours and duration of the incident is 35 minutes. Thank you.

The fire is under control, and firefighters are concluding their response.

 Titan 3-5 to Brooklyn, 2-5 active engine 3-2-1 to Brooklyn.

 3-5 for 0-6-9-4, we used one engine, two trucks for a 10-27, extinguished prior to arrival.

 Smoke condition is cleared, all performance check out, 3-5 at 10-8, units in the process.

Titan 3-5 to Brooklyn, 2-5 active engine 3-2-1 to Brooklyn. Titan 3-5. 3-5 for 0-6-9-4, we used one engine, two trucks for a 10-27, extinguished prior to arrival. Smoke condition is cleared, all performance check out, 3-5 at 10-8, units in the process. 10-4. 3-5.

Firefighters confirm the smoke condition has cleared, and all checks are complete. Units are wrapping up.

 Just investigating some smoke conditions on 8.

 Other than that, do you have any other appointments for us?

9-3-5 to Brooklyn. 9-3-5. 6-9-4, we have a small compacted fire. Extinguished right before our arrival. We're using 1 and 2 right now. Just investigating some smoke conditions on 8. We'll check with 8-A and 15-Eddie. Other than that, do you have any other appointments for us? Only those two. Thank you.

Firefighters report the compactor fire was extinguished before their arrival. They are investigating smoke conditions on the eighth floor.

A Citizen user shows video of firefighters in the area.

 Brooklyn phone alarm box 6-9-4 at 921 Myrtle Avenue between Troop Avenue and Tompkins Avenue.

 921 Myrtle Avenue between Troop Avenue and Tompkins Avenue.

Division 8 to Brooklyn. Division 8. The building is 100 by 100. 10-4. Brooklyn phone alarm box 6-9-4 at 921 Myrtle Avenue between Troop Avenue and Tompkins Avenue. Compact fire on the 8th floor. Brooklyn phone alarm box 6-9-4. 921 Myrtle Avenue between Troop Avenue and Tompkins Avenue. Compact fire on the 8th floor.

Firefighters are responding to a report of an apartment fire on the eighth floor.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 921 Myrtle Ave.

Compactor Fire on Eighth Floor

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