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Large Fire, Multiple Victims

606 58th St

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  • A fire at 606 58th St in Brooklyn, suspected to have been sparked by lithium-ion batteries, resulted in the deadliest blaze in New York City this year. Firefighters responded to reports of an unstable building, and the investigation into the exact cause is ongoing.

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Two lithium-ion batteries were recovered at the scene. News outlets are calling this the cities deadliest fire of the year.

A witness told Citizen the fire may have started from lithium-ion batteries. FDNY fire marshals have not confirmed a cause, and the investigation is ongoing.

Firefighters are responding to a report of an unstable building.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
Responding.We have an engine 220. Engine 220. Engine 220, be advised, we just put out a box for 606 58th Street. 606 58th Street for a unstable building. You want us to take that in? Yes, sir.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 606 58th St.

Two lithium-ion batteries were recovered at the scene. News outlets are calling this the cities deadliest fire of the year.

A witness told Citizen the fire may have started from lithium-ion batteries. FDNY fire marshals have not confirmed a cause, and the investigation is ongoing.

Firefighters are responding to a report of an unstable building.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
Responding.We have an engine 220. Engine 220. Engine 220, be advised, we just put out a box for 606 58th Street. 606 58th Street for a unstable building. You want us to take that in? Yes, sir.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 606 58th St.

Two lithium-ion batteries were recovered at the scene. News outlets are calling this the cities deadliest fire of the year.

A witness told Citizen the fire may have started from lithium-ion batteries. FDNY fire marshals have not confirmed a cause, and the investigation is ongoing.

Firefighters are responding to a report of an unstable building.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
Responding.We have an engine 220. Engine 220. Engine 220, be advised, we just put out a box for 606 58th Street. 606 58th Street for a unstable building. You want us to take that in? Yes, sir.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 606 58th St.

Two lithium-ion batteries were recovered at the scene. News outlets are calling this the cities deadliest fire of the year.

A witness told Citizen the fire may have started from lithium-ion batteries. FDNY fire marshals have not confirmed a cause, and the investigation is ongoing.

Firefighters are responding to a report of an unstable building.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
Responding.We have an engine 220. Engine 220. Engine 220, be advised, we just put out a box for 606 58th Street. 606 58th Street for a unstable building. You want us to take that in? Yes, sir.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 606 58th St.

Two lithium-ion batteries were recovered at the scene. News outlets are calling this the cities deadliest fire of the year.

A witness told Citizen the fire may have started from lithium-ion batteries. FDNY fire marshals have not confirmed a cause, and the investigation is ongoing.

Firefighters are responding to a report of an unstable building.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
Responding.We have an engine 220. Engine 220. Engine 220, be advised, we just put out a box for 606 58th Street. 606 58th Street for a unstable building. You want us to take that in? Yes, sir.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 606 58th St.

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Comments30

statenislandUser12817600014d ago

It’s true mad fires seem to be going on in Brooklyn

newyorkUser25487390194d ago

This is the only fire known of

BrooklynUser2549116044d ago

It’s the lowkey chillin like that ain’t mine

brooklynUser22687640044d ago

Can someone confirm this is a false alarm bc it says multiple victims

statenislandUser12817600014d ago

It’s true mad fires seem to be going on in Brooklyn

newyorkUser25487390194d ago

This is the only fire known of

BrooklynUser2549116044d ago

It’s the lowkey chillin like that ain’t mine

brooklynUser22687640044d ago

Can someone confirm this is a false alarm bc it says multiple victims

statenislandUser12817600014d ago

It’s true mad fires seem to be going on in Brooklyn

newyorkUser25487390194d ago

This is the only fire known of

BrooklynUser2549116044d ago

It’s the lowkey chillin like that ain’t mine

brooklynUser22687640044d ago

Can someone confirm this is a false alarm bc it says multiple victims

statenislandUser12817600014d ago

It’s true mad fires seem to be going on in Brooklyn

newyorkUser25487390194d ago

This is the only fire known of

BrooklynUser2549116044d ago

It’s the lowkey chillin like that ain’t mine

brooklynUser22687640044d ago

Can someone confirm this is a false alarm bc it says multiple victims

statenislandUser12817600014d ago

It’s true mad fires seem to be going on in Brooklyn

newyorkUser25487390194d ago

This is the only fire known of

BrooklynUser2549116044d ago

It’s the lowkey chillin like that ain’t mine

brooklynUser22687640044d ago

Can someone confirm this is a false alarm bc it says multiple victims

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