Devastating fire rips through New York City home leaving at least six dead

6 Nov 2026 • 1:43 AM MYT
The Independent
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Devastating fire rips through New York City home leaving at least six dead

  • A fast-moving fire swept through a two-story house in Brooklyn's Sunset Park early Thursday morning, leaving six people dead and seven injured.
  • More than 200 first responders arrived to find flames consuming every floor, with three firefighters sustaining minor injuries during the operation.
  • Firefighters rescued four occupants, including two residents who were trapped behind window bars inside the house.
  • Emergency crews contained the blaze in about three hours, and eight displaced neighbors were relocated to hotels.
  • Fire marshals are investigating the cause of the fire and recovered a lithium-ion battery from the premises, though its connection to the outbreak remains unconfirmed.

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