Williamsburg Fire: 5 Injured, Including 3 Firefighters, in 4-Alarm Blaze

Williamsburg Fire Update

• 🔥 A four-alarm fire erupted in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on Humboldt Street.
• ⚠️ Residents in the vicinity were advised by the FDNY to keep their windows closed due to the smoke.

Injuries and FDNY Response

• 🤕 Five people were injured in the blaze, including three firefighters and two residents.
• 🏥 All injured individuals were transported to the hospital with what are described as minor injuries.
• ⏱️ The FDNY received the call just before 2:00 a.m. and arrived on the scene in under 3.5 minutes.

Building Conditions and Investigation

• 🏠 The fire originated in a three-story, wood-constructed home at 494 Humboldt Street, which was not fireproof.
• 🪵 All three floors were engulfed in flames upon arrival, with the fire believed to have started on the first floor.
• 🔍 Firefighters worked to contain the blaze, which was under control by the time of the report, with no visible flames.
• ❓ The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.