Ten Firefighters Injured in Major Recycling Plant Blaze Near Kosciuszko Bridge
485 Scott Ave, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
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Summary
- Ten firefighters were injured in a massive recycling plant blaze near the Kosciuszko Bridge in Greenpoint on Thursday afternoon.
- Video from the scene showed massive smoke erupting from the building, visible from a distance.
- Although no one was initially found inside the warehouse, ten firefighters were hurt during operations. Authorities said most of the injuries were related to the heat. None were life-threatening.
- The cause of the fire is not known at this time.
Timeline
The FDNY confirmed the massive blaze was placed under control at 6:40 p.m. Thursday evening, and the cause remains under investigation.
The FDNY said that ten firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries, mostly related to the heat.
Firefighters say the blaze will likely hold with the current resources on scene.
The fire is in a warehouse, per News 12.
Firefighters continue operations with ladder truck actively positioned near the scene.
Firefighters continue operations with fire truck present amid heavy black smoke.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 485 Scott Ave.
Firefighters continue to monitor smoke rising from the building near the highway.
Smoke continues to rise from the industrial area as firefighters remain on scene.
A Citizen user shows video of a structure on fire in the area. Please exercise caution nearby.
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.
Black smoke is billowing from a building as responders are investigating the scene.
Incident reported at 470 Scott Ave.
The FDNY confirmed the massive blaze was placed under control at 6:40 p.m. Thursday evening, and the cause remains under investigation.
The FDNY said that ten firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries, mostly related to the heat.
Firefighters say the blaze will likely hold with the current resources on scene.
The fire is in a warehouse, per News 12.
Firefighters continue operations with ladder truck actively positioned near the scene.
Firefighters continue operations with fire truck present amid heavy black smoke.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 485 Scott Ave.
Firefighters continue to monitor smoke rising from the building near the highway.
Smoke continues to rise from the industrial area as firefighters remain on scene.
A Citizen user shows video of a structure on fire in the area. Please exercise caution nearby.
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.
Black smoke is billowing from a building as responders are investigating the scene.
Incident reported at 470 Scott Ave.
The FDNY confirmed the massive blaze was placed under control at 6:40 p.m. Thursday evening, and the cause remains under investigation.
The FDNY said that ten firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries, mostly related to the heat.
Firefighters say the blaze will likely hold with the current resources on scene.
The fire is in a warehouse, per News 12.
Firefighters continue operations with ladder truck actively positioned near the scene.
Firefighters continue operations with fire truck present amid heavy black smoke.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 485 Scott Ave.
Firefighters continue to monitor smoke rising from the building near the highway.
Smoke continues to rise from the industrial area as firefighters remain on scene.
A Citizen user shows video of a structure on fire in the area. Please exercise caution nearby.
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.
Black smoke is billowing from a building as responders are investigating the scene.
Incident reported at 470 Scott Ave.
The FDNY confirmed the massive blaze was placed under control at 6:40 p.m. Thursday evening, and the cause remains under investigation.
The FDNY said that ten firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries, mostly related to the heat.
Firefighters say the blaze will likely hold with the current resources on scene.
The fire is in a warehouse, per News 12.
Firefighters continue operations with ladder truck actively positioned near the scene.
Firefighters continue operations with fire truck present amid heavy black smoke.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 485 Scott Ave.
Firefighters continue to monitor smoke rising from the building near the highway.
Smoke continues to rise from the industrial area as firefighters remain on scene.
A Citizen user shows video of a structure on fire in the area. Please exercise caution nearby.
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.
Black smoke is billowing from a building as responders are investigating the scene.
Incident reported at 470 Scott Ave.
The FDNY confirmed the massive blaze was placed under control at 6:40 p.m. Thursday evening, and the cause remains under investigation.
The FDNY said that ten firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries, mostly related to the heat.
Firefighters say the blaze will likely hold with the current resources on scene.
The fire is in a warehouse, per News 12.
Firefighters continue operations with ladder truck actively positioned near the scene.
Firefighters continue operations with fire truck present amid heavy black smoke.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 485 Scott Ave.
Firefighters continue to monitor smoke rising from the building near the highway.
Smoke continues to rise from the industrial area as firefighters remain on scene.
A Citizen user shows video of a structure on fire in the area. Please exercise caution nearby.
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.
Black smoke is billowing from a building as responders are investigating the scene.
Incident reported at 470 Scott Ave.
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Awful. I feel so bad for these firefighters 😥
God bless our firefighters! 🙏
Those poor firemen having only that heavy equipment in 100 degree heat. 😢
Feel really bad for firefighters. Ugh
Awful. I feel so bad for these firefighters 😥
God bless our firefighters! 🙏
Those poor firemen having only that heavy equipment in 100 degree heat. 😢
Feel really bad for firefighters. Ugh
Awful. I feel so bad for these firefighters 😥
God bless our firefighters! 🙏
Those poor firemen having only that heavy equipment in 100 degree heat. 😢
Feel really bad for firefighters. Ugh
Awful. I feel so bad for these firefighters 😥
God bless our firefighters! 🙏
Those poor firemen having only that heavy equipment in 100 degree heat. 😢
Feel really bad for firefighters. Ugh
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Awful. I feel so bad for these firefighters 😥
God bless our firefighters! 🙏
Those poor firemen having only that heavy equipment in 100 degree heat. 😢
Feel really bad for firefighters. Ugh