A residential building fire in Brooklyn left five people injured, including two in critical condition, according to officials.
The blaze erupted late Wednesday night, quickly spreading through the upper floors of the multi-story building. Firefighters from the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) responded within minutes, evacuating residents and working to contain the flames before they reached neighboring structures.
Authorities confirmed that two victims suffered life-threatening injuries and were rushed to a nearby trauma center. Three others sustained non-critical injuries and are currently receiving treatment. No fatalities have been reported.
Investigators are examining the cause of the fire, with early reports suggesting it may have originated in one of the apartments before spreading rapidly. Residents described the scene as chaotic, with alarms sounding and heavy smoke filling the stairwells as they fled the building.
City officials praised the quick response of FDNY crews, noting that their actions prevented further casualties and damage. The incident has once again raised concerns about fire safety in aging residential complexes across Brooklyn.
