Brooklyn fire kills six, injures seven in Sunset Park row house

Six people lost their lives in a fire that consumed a two-story row house in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park neighborhood early Thursday morning. Seven additional individuals sustained injuries, including three firefighters, according to the city fire department.

Chief of Fire Operations Kevin Woods described the scene upon arrival, noting that flames were visible on every floor. “Upon arrival, we had fire on every floor,” Woods said at a news conference outside the severely damaged structure. “Fire blowing out every window, meeting us at the front door.”

Rescuers gained access through a rear entrance to save four people, two of whom were trapped behind window bars. The fire was declared under control after approximately three hours. Eight neighboring residents were displaced and relocated to hotels.

Four victims died at the scene, while two others with critical injuries were transported to a hospital where they were later pronounced dead. Four survivors suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The three injured firefighters sustained minor wounds, though their names have not been released.

Fire marshals are currently investigating the cause. A lithium-ion battery was recovered from the site, but officials stated it is unknown if the battery contributed to the ignition. More than 200 first responders attended the incident.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed the public near the charred home, calling the event a devastating fire. He noted that the neighborhood would face a long period of mourning for the residents lost that morning.