FDNY: 3 people hospitalized following house fire on Throop Avenue

Fire officials say they found people trapped in the home after arriving at the scene.

News 12 Staff

Jul 21, 2024, 11:24 AM

Updated 46 days ago

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A large house fire overnight on Throop Avenue left three people hospitalized, according to the FDNY.
Fire officials say they found people trapped in the home after arriving at the scene.
It took 106 first responders to control the situation, according to authorities.
Officials say one of the three people hurt during the incident was a firefighter.
They are being treated for injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
A hazmat team was called in to evaluate one or multiple e-bikes that were found at the location. However, it is unclear if the e-bikes started or contributed to the fire.
Authorities say the cause of the fire remains under investigation.