FDNY: Firefighter among 3 people injured in Brownsville apartment fire

It took about 60 fire and EMS personnel over an hour to control the fire.

News 12 Staff

Apr 30, 2024, 12:32 PM

Updated 20 days ago

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Three people, including a firefighter, were injured during an overnight apartment fire in Brownsville, officials say.
Firefighters were dispatched to the fourth floor of the Brownsville apartment just before 11 p.m. It took about 60 fire and EMS personnel over an hour to control the fire.
Two people were taken to the hospital, and a firefighter was treated at the scene.
The cause of the fire has yet to be determined.


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