Six Dead, Several Injured in Sunset Park House Blaze
653 58th St, Sunset Park, Brooklyn
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Summary
- Six adults were killed and several others were hurt after a three-alarm fire tore through a two-story row house in Brooklyn's Sunset Park neighborhood early Thursday, officials said. Four residents, three firefighters, and two police officers were among the injured.
- The fire was reported at 1:39 AM and spread to the exterior of the building next door. The FDNY added a second alarm at 1:46 AM and a third at 2:10 AM, sending 74 units and 231 fire and EMS personnel. The main body of the fire was put out at 2:38 AM.
- Firefighters pulled four trapped people from the burning home; two survived. The wood-frame stairs partially collapsed during the fire, FDNY said.
- User video showed flames consuming the structure and a massive FDNY response. The home was heavily damaged, with destruction to the exterior.
- Four people were pronounced dead at the scene, while two more died after being rushed to the hospital.
- A HazMat team was called because a lithium-ion battery was at the scene. FDNY says it's not known yet whether the battery played a role. Fire marshals are investigating the cause.
- The Red Cross is helping eight people forced from their homes; they are being housed at a nearby hotel.
- Affected residents can call Red Cross at 877-733-2767. Go here to donate and support general home fire relief in NYC.
Timeline
The fire only spread to one other home's exterior, the FDNY said.
The blaze was exacerbated by the row houses being made of wood, and the stairs partially collapsed during operations, FDNY officials said.
Fire was blowing out every window when crews were operating, the FDNY said.
Four trapped people were pulled from the building by FDNY personnel, two of whom survived.
Eight New Yorkers were displaced as a result of the fire; they are being housed in a nearby hotel.
The cause has not yet been determined.
Four civilians were also injured, in addition to three firefighters and two police officers who suffered minor injuries.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed that all six people who died were adults.
The Red Cross is helping residents who lost their homes. The Department of Buildings has been notified. FDNY says operations are still going on and a press conference hasn't been scheduled yet.
A HazMat team was called to the scene for a lithium-ion battery. FDNY says it isn't known yet whether it's connected to the fire. Fire marshals are investigating.
Six people have died. Four were pronounced dead at the scene and two died after being taken to the hospital, officials said. Four residents and three firefighters have non-life-threatening injuries.
Radio clips available.
Two critically injured patients have been transported to medical facilities for further care, and officers are working to get information about their condition.
Firefighters report the fire is under control, with small pockets still being addressed.
Two additional fire units are on standby, ready to assist if needed.
Firefighters are addressing small pockets of fire while continuing search efforts.
The number of critical patients has increased to two, with ongoing treatment at the scene.
The total number of injured civilians is now five, with one critical patient being transported for further medical care. Two have been declared dead, whilst one has serious injuries and one has minor injuries without any threat to their lives.
The total number of injured civilians is now four. The Mayday situation has been secured.
Firefighters have declared a Mayday situation, indicating a high-risk scenario at the private residence. Additional support is being coordinated.
A third alarm has been called, and two more trucks are requested to assist with the fire.
Firefighters have corrected the address for the building fire.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 653 58th St.
Firefighters are making progress in the basement, but report that the fire continues on the second floor.
Radio clips available.
Firefighters have requested two additional trucks to assist with the ongoing fire.
Two civilians are being treated for injuries at the scene. Additional medical units are requested.
Firefighters report heavy fire involvement and report that one person may be injured.
Firefighters have water on the fire in the basement and first floor of the residence.
A second alarm has been called for a fire affecting both floors of a two-story residence.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire in a residence.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 642 58th St.
The fire only spread to one other home's exterior, the FDNY said.
The blaze was exacerbated by the row houses being made of wood, and the stairs partially collapsed during operations, FDNY officials said.
Fire was blowing out every window when crews were operating, the FDNY said.
Four trapped people were pulled from the building by FDNY personnel, two of whom survived.
Eight New Yorkers were displaced as a result of the fire; they are being housed in a nearby hotel.
The cause has not yet been determined.
Four civilians were also injured, in addition to three firefighters and two police officers who suffered minor injuries.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed that all six people who died were adults.
The Red Cross is helping residents who lost their homes. The Department of Buildings has been notified. FDNY says operations are still going on and a press conference hasn't been scheduled yet.
A HazMat team was called to the scene for a lithium-ion battery. FDNY says it isn't known yet whether it's connected to the fire. Fire marshals are investigating.
Six people have died. Four were pronounced dead at the scene and two died after being taken to the hospital, officials said. Four residents and three firefighters have non-life-threatening injuries.
Radio clips available.
Two critically injured patients have been transported to medical facilities for further care, and officers are working to get information about their condition.
Firefighters report the fire is under control, with small pockets still being addressed.
Two additional fire units are on standby, ready to assist if needed.
Firefighters are addressing small pockets of fire while continuing search efforts.
The number of critical patients has increased to two, with ongoing treatment at the scene.
The total number of injured civilians is now five, with one critical patient being transported for further medical care. Two have been declared dead, whilst one has serious injuries and one has minor injuries without any threat to their lives.
The total number of injured civilians is now four. The Mayday situation has been secured.
Firefighters have declared a Mayday situation, indicating a high-risk scenario at the private residence. Additional support is being coordinated.
A third alarm has been called, and two more trucks are requested to assist with the fire.
Firefighters have corrected the address for the building fire.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 653 58th St.
Firefighters are making progress in the basement, but report that the fire continues on the second floor.
Radio clips available.
Firefighters have requested two additional trucks to assist with the ongoing fire.
Two civilians are being treated for injuries at the scene. Additional medical units are requested.
Firefighters report heavy fire involvement and report that one person may be injured.
Firefighters have water on the fire in the basement and first floor of the residence.
A second alarm has been called for a fire affecting both floors of a two-story residence.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire in a residence.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 642 58th St.
The fire only spread to one other home's exterior, the FDNY said.
The blaze was exacerbated by the row houses being made of wood, and the stairs partially collapsed during operations, FDNY officials said.
Fire was blowing out every window when crews were operating, the FDNY said.
Four trapped people were pulled from the building by FDNY personnel, two of whom survived.
Eight New Yorkers were displaced as a result of the fire; they are being housed in a nearby hotel.
The cause has not yet been determined.
Four civilians were also injured, in addition to three firefighters and two police officers who suffered minor injuries.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed that all six people who died were adults.
The Red Cross is helping residents who lost their homes. The Department of Buildings has been notified. FDNY says operations are still going on and a press conference hasn't been scheduled yet.
A HazMat team was called to the scene for a lithium-ion battery. FDNY says it isn't known yet whether it's connected to the fire. Fire marshals are investigating.
Six people have died. Four were pronounced dead at the scene and two died after being taken to the hospital, officials said. Four residents and three firefighters have non-life-threatening injuries.
Radio clips available.
Two critically injured patients have been transported to medical facilities for further care, and officers are working to get information about their condition.
Firefighters report the fire is under control, with small pockets still being addressed.
Two additional fire units are on standby, ready to assist if needed.
Firefighters are addressing small pockets of fire while continuing search efforts.
The number of critical patients has increased to two, with ongoing treatment at the scene.
The total number of injured civilians is now five, with one critical patient being transported for further medical care. Two have been declared dead, whilst one has serious injuries and one has minor injuries without any threat to their lives.
The total number of injured civilians is now four. The Mayday situation has been secured.
Firefighters have declared a Mayday situation, indicating a high-risk scenario at the private residence. Additional support is being coordinated.
A third alarm has been called, and two more trucks are requested to assist with the fire.
Firefighters have corrected the address for the building fire.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 653 58th St.
Firefighters are making progress in the basement, but report that the fire continues on the second floor.
Radio clips available.
Firefighters have requested two additional trucks to assist with the ongoing fire.
Two civilians are being treated for injuries at the scene. Additional medical units are requested.
Firefighters report heavy fire involvement and report that one person may be injured.
Firefighters have water on the fire in the basement and first floor of the residence.
A second alarm has been called for a fire affecting both floors of a two-story residence.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire in a residence.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 642 58th St.
The fire only spread to one other home's exterior, the FDNY said.
The blaze was exacerbated by the row houses being made of wood, and the stairs partially collapsed during operations, FDNY officials said.
Fire was blowing out every window when crews were operating, the FDNY said.
Four trapped people were pulled from the building by FDNY personnel, two of whom survived.
Eight New Yorkers were displaced as a result of the fire; they are being housed in a nearby hotel.
The cause has not yet been determined.
Four civilians were also injured, in addition to three firefighters and two police officers who suffered minor injuries.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed that all six people who died were adults.
The Red Cross is helping residents who lost their homes. The Department of Buildings has been notified. FDNY says operations are still going on and a press conference hasn't been scheduled yet.
A HazMat team was called to the scene for a lithium-ion battery. FDNY says it isn't known yet whether it's connected to the fire. Fire marshals are investigating.
Six people have died. Four were pronounced dead at the scene and two died after being taken to the hospital, officials said. Four residents and three firefighters have non-life-threatening injuries.
Radio clips available.
Two critically injured patients have been transported to medical facilities for further care, and officers are working to get information about their condition.
Firefighters report the fire is under control, with small pockets still being addressed.
Two additional fire units are on standby, ready to assist if needed.
Firefighters are addressing small pockets of fire while continuing search efforts.
The number of critical patients has increased to two, with ongoing treatment at the scene.
The total number of injured civilians is now five, with one critical patient being transported for further medical care. Two have been declared dead, whilst one has serious injuries and one has minor injuries without any threat to their lives.
The total number of injured civilians is now four. The Mayday situation has been secured.
Firefighters have declared a Mayday situation, indicating a high-risk scenario at the private residence. Additional support is being coordinated.
A third alarm has been called, and two more trucks are requested to assist with the fire.
Firefighters have corrected the address for the building fire.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 653 58th St.
Firefighters are making progress in the basement, but report that the fire continues on the second floor.
Radio clips available.
Firefighters have requested two additional trucks to assist with the ongoing fire.
Two civilians are being treated for injuries at the scene. Additional medical units are requested.
Firefighters report heavy fire involvement and report that one person may be injured.
Firefighters have water on the fire in the basement and first floor of the residence.
A second alarm has been called for a fire affecting both floors of a two-story residence.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire in a residence.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 642 58th St.
The fire only spread to one other home's exterior, the FDNY said.
The blaze was exacerbated by the row houses being made of wood, and the stairs partially collapsed during operations, FDNY officials said.
Fire was blowing out every window when crews were operating, the FDNY said.
Four trapped people were pulled from the building by FDNY personnel, two of whom survived.
Eight New Yorkers were displaced as a result of the fire; they are being housed in a nearby hotel.
The cause has not yet been determined.
Four civilians were also injured, in addition to three firefighters and two police officers who suffered minor injuries.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed that all six people who died were adults.
The Red Cross is helping residents who lost their homes. The Department of Buildings has been notified. FDNY says operations are still going on and a press conference hasn't been scheduled yet.
A HazMat team was called to the scene for a lithium-ion battery. FDNY says it isn't known yet whether it's connected to the fire. Fire marshals are investigating.
Six people have died. Four were pronounced dead at the scene and two died after being taken to the hospital, officials said. Four residents and three firefighters have non-life-threatening injuries.
Radio clips available.
Two critically injured patients have been transported to medical facilities for further care, and officers are working to get information about their condition.
Firefighters report the fire is under control, with small pockets still being addressed.
Two additional fire units are on standby, ready to assist if needed.
Firefighters are addressing small pockets of fire while continuing search efforts.
The number of critical patients has increased to two, with ongoing treatment at the scene.
The total number of injured civilians is now five, with one critical patient being transported for further medical care. Two have been declared dead, whilst one has serious injuries and one has minor injuries without any threat to their lives.
The total number of injured civilians is now four. The Mayday situation has been secured.
Firefighters have declared a Mayday situation, indicating a high-risk scenario at the private residence. Additional support is being coordinated.
A third alarm has been called, and two more trucks are requested to assist with the fire.
Firefighters have corrected the address for the building fire.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 653 58th St.
Firefighters are making progress in the basement, but report that the fire continues on the second floor.
Radio clips available.
Firefighters have requested two additional trucks to assist with the ongoing fire.
Two civilians are being treated for injuries at the scene. Additional medical units are requested.
Firefighters report heavy fire involvement and report that one person may be injured.
Firefighters have water on the fire in the basement and first floor of the residence.
A second alarm has been called for a fire affecting both floors of a two-story residence.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire in a residence.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 642 58th St.
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All lithium vehicles and batteries should be banned from all structures where people live, work and or present period. How much devastation will it take.
Its not all lithium battery its the cheap shit from China that blows up and causes these fires
The people who think it’s funny to troll, rage-bait, and make political comments need to find some empathy. People died, this is a tragedy and not the place for that. It’s not funny, it’s not cute.
6 people dead? This just hurts my heart. 💔😭
So tragic, 6 souls lost. I can’t even imagine.
All lithium vehicles and batteries should be banned from all structures where people live, work and or present period. How much devastation will it take.
Its not all lithium battery its the cheap shit from China that blows up and causes these fires
The people who think it’s funny to troll, rage-bait, and make political comments need to find some empathy. People died, this is a tragedy and not the place for that. It’s not funny, it’s not cute.
6 people dead? This just hurts my heart. 💔😭
So tragic, 6 souls lost. I can’t even imagine.
All lithium vehicles and batteries should be banned from all structures where people live, work and or present period. How much devastation will it take.
Its not all lithium battery its the cheap shit from China that blows up and causes these fires
The people who think it’s funny to troll, rage-bait, and make political comments need to find some empathy. People died, this is a tragedy and not the place for that. It’s not funny, it’s not cute.
6 people dead? This just hurts my heart. 💔😭
So tragic, 6 souls lost. I can’t even imagine.
All lithium vehicles and batteries should be banned from all structures where people live, work and or present period. How much devastation will it take.
Its not all lithium battery its the cheap shit from China that blows up and causes these fires
The people who think it’s funny to troll, rage-bait, and make political comments need to find some empathy. People died, this is a tragedy and not the place for that. It’s not funny, it’s not cute.
6 people dead? This just hurts my heart. 💔😭
So tragic, 6 souls lost. I can’t even imagine.
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All lithium vehicles and batteries should be banned from all structures where people live, work and or present period. How much devastation will it take.
Its not all lithium battery its the cheap shit from China that blows up and causes these fires
The people who think it’s funny to troll, rage-bait, and make political comments need to find some empathy. People died, this is a tragedy and not the place for that. It’s not funny, it’s not cute.
6 people dead? This just hurts my heart. 💔😭
So tragic, 6 souls lost. I can’t even imagine.