Fire kills six people and injures seven in Brooklyn

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 17:40 · Archive

A fire in a two-storey home in Brooklyn, New York killed six people and injured seven others early on Tuesday. Heavy fire was reported in the row frame building in the Sunset Park neighbourhood at 1.40am. More than 200 first responders attended the scene.

Four people died at the scene and two others with critical injuries were taken to hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. Four civilians suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and three firefighters suffered minor injuries. No names or ages of the victims have been released.

First responders brought the fire under control in approximately three hours. Fire marshals have begun investigating the cause. A lithium-ion battery was found at the scene, though it is not yet known whether it was connected to the fire.

How it is being reported

• New York house fire kills six people and injures sevenA fire in a two-storey home in New York has killed six people and injured seven others.The West Australian · 5 Nov, 16:57
• New York house fire kills six people and injures sevenA fire in a two-storey home in New York has killed six people and injured seven others.Perth Now · 5 Nov, 16:57

In this story: Brooklyn · Sunset Park · New York City Fire Department

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