At least six dead in Brooklyn house fire after victims got trapped behind window bars

At least six dead in Brooklyn house fire after victims got trapped behind window bars Seven other people were injured, including three firefighters - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in A fast-moving fire swept through a two-story home in New York early Thursday morning, leaving six people dead and seven others injured, including three firefighters, local authorities confirmed. More than 200 first responders responded swiftly to the row house in Brooklyn's Sunset Park neighborhood. Investigators have not yet established what caused the outbreak. "Upon arrival, we had fire on every floor," Kevin Woods, the department's chief of fire operations, said during a news conference near the heavily charred wooden house. "Fire blowing out every window, meeting us at the front door." Firefighters successfully rescued four people, making entry through a rear door to reach two residents trapped behind window bars inside the house. Emergency crews contained the blaze in roughly three hours. Eight displaced neighbors were subsequently relocated to hotels. Four victims died at the scene. Two individuals taken to a hospital in critical condition were later pronounced dead, while four additional people suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Three firefighters also sustained minor injuries during the response, the department reported. Authorities have not released any names. Fire marshals are continuing to investigate. A lithium-ion battery was recovered from the premises, though officials noted it is currently unknown if it was connected to the cause. "This was a devastating fire," Mayor Zohran Mamdani said at the news conference. "It will take a long time for this neighborhood to mourn the neighbors they lost this morning and to recover from this immense grief." Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments