Massive Fire Engulfs 8 Bays of Red Hook Warehouse, Damaging 25 Businesses

Firefighters Battle Large Warehouse Blaze

• 🔥 A major fire broke out at a waterfront warehouse in Red Hook, Brooklyn, quickly escalating to four alarms.
• 🚒 FDNY responded with 200 firefighters to attack the expansive blaze, which was under control by approximately 3:00 PM.
• 💨 The fire involved 8 to 10 bays of the large, metal trust building, which measures 100 by 1,000 feet.

Impact and Damage Assessment

• 🏢 While no injuries were reported, the fire caused significant damage to the warehouse, affecting approximately 25 businesses housed within its bays.
• 📈 The intense heat from the flames warped and melted the roof and metal exterior, with the building's department examining the structural stability.
• 💨 Eyewitness video showed flames and smoke billowing from the warehouse bays, highlighting the severity of the fire.

Weather's Role in Fire Spread

• 🌬️ Firefighters reported that today's weather, specifically wind, played a significant role in the fire's rapid spread and intensity.
• 📍 The fire occurred on Columbia Street in Red Hook, Brooklyn, in a building distinct from a nearby NYPD auto pound that previously caught fire.