1 dead, 3 critically injured in Brooklyn apartment building fire, NYPD says
The blaze broke out at around 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Gowanus Houses on Bond Street in Boerum Hill.
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The blaze broke out at around 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Gowanus Houses on Bond Street in Boerum Hill.
CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the FDNY's investigation into the cause of the blaze.
The blaze broke out at around 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Gowanus Houses on Bond Street in Boerum Hill. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
The FDNY held a safety briefing Friday as the concern over the dangers of e-bikes grows in the city. FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh says lithium-ion batteries are the leading cause of fires and fire deaths.
A construction worker, 33, was killed when the first floor collapsed into the basement.
The flames broke out just before 11 p.m. inside a two-story home on 66th Avenue in Rego Park.
The flames broke out just before 11 p.m. inside a two-story home on 66th Avenue in Rego Park. Fire officials said a 54-year-old man was seriously hurt, along with two firefighters. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Fire officials say an 86-year-old woman is dead and three people, including two firefighters are injured following the late night fire.
A large crowd was on hand Sunday. All proceeds went to to the PBA's Widows and Children's Fund.
Bronx officials are trying to stay ahead of potential fires in the borough by conducting fire safety workshops. As CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian explains, the event was held at the Bronx Zoo and residents were given a little extra incentive to attend. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3vZ45wW
Fire marshals say electric wiring is to blame for a deadly New Year's Day house fire on Staten Island.
Flames could be seen shooting from the roof as crews tried to evacuate those inside.
Among the victims are three firefighters who suffered minor injuries. As many as 50 people have been displaced from their homes. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook is live on the scene in Soundview.
Officials said the fire started at around 10 p.m. on Monday on the 16th floor of a building on Lenox Avenue.
Officials said at least two people were injured. CBS New York's Kristine Johnson has the story.
Police said multiple gunshots were fired at around 6 a.m. on White Plains Road in the Wakefield section.
Witnesses told CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro one man jumped from the second floor to escape the flames.
Witnesses told CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro one man jumped from the second floor to escape the flames.
The commissioner is calling for legislation that would require a national safety standard for the batteries.
FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh traveled to Washington on Thursday to address the pressing issue of unregulated lithium-ion batteries blamed for causing deadly fires in the city. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Sq4uRO
It happened at 48th Street and Sixth Avenue just after 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. No arrests have been made.
"Gothemist" reporter Elizabeth Kim and political strategist J.C. Polanco help sort out a busy start to 2024 for Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Heavy smoke poured out of multiple stories of the building on West 111th Street shortly after midnight.
A 50-year-old man was in critical condition after suffering burns and smoke inhalation, officials said.
A gaping hole was seen in the first-floor brick façade of the building at the corner of Mulberry and Grand streets.
