A three-alarm fire tore through a two-story residential building in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park neighborhood early Thursday, killing six people and injuring seven others, including three firefighters, officials confirmed.
The blaze was reported at 1:40 a.m. at a row house on 58th Street, with flames visible erupting from multiple windows. More than 230 firefighters and emergency personnel responded, bringing the fire under control within three hours. The building sustained extensive damage, with the front exterior heavily charred.
Four victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while two others died after being transported to a hospital in critical condition. Four additional civilians suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The injured firefighters sustained minor injuries during the response.
Investigators recovered two lithium-ion batteries from the premises, though officials have not confirmed whether they contributed to the fire. The cause remains under investigation by fire marshals.
Firefighters rescued four people after accessing the home through a rear door, including two individuals who were trapped behind window bars. Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed grief over the deaths and called for prayers for the injured.
Neighbors described the scene as a "bonfire" with flames engulfing the entire structure. Emergency crews restricted access due to thick black smoke and the risk of the fire spreading to nearby buildings. Eight displaced residents were relocated to hotels.
Authorities have not released the names, ages, or identities of the victims or injured individuals.