Brooklyn Roof Collapse: One Injured in Marine Park Building Incident

Building Collapse in Marine Park

• 🚨 Breaking news from Marine Park, Brooklyn, where a partial roof collapse occurred in the rear of a building on East 33rd Street near Quenton Road.
• 💥 The incident happened shortly before 9:00 AM, involving a structure described as a "roof type structure."
• 🚒 A significant fire department response was observed, with many vehicles initially on the scene.

Rescue and Injuries

• ⚠️ Initial reports indicated that one person was trapped in the collapse.
• 🚑 Firefighters successfully removed the trapped individual, who sustained injuries.
• 🏥 The injured person, a male, is reported to be in serious condition.
• ✅ There are no reported injuries to firefighters or other civilians.

Investigation and Scene Security

• 🔍 The fire department and the Department of Buildings are on the scene investigating the cause of the collapse.
• 🚧 Efforts are underway to secure the partial collapse and ensure no further issues.
• 🌳 Visibility of the exact collapsed structure was difficult due to a large tree in the rear of the building.

Response Scaling Back

• 📉 In recent minutes, the fire department has begun to scale back their operations, with many responding vehicles starting to leave the area.
• 🛠️ While the immediate response is diminishing, some fire department vehicles are expected to remain to assist with securing the scene and the investigation.