On Wednesday afternoon, officials reported that firefighters contained a significant three-alarm fire at 920, 922, and 924 Lafayette Ave. in Bedford-Stuyvesant after a three-hour battle. The fire, which was first reported after 1:30 PM, resulted in the collapse of one building and severe damage to two others. Fire crews, including Engine Company 214 and Tower Ladder 111, faced intense flames on all three floors of a wood-frame structure, emphasizing the risks involved in fighting fires in non-fireproof buildings in urban environments.
Firefighters worked for three hours to contain a destructive three-alarm fire in Bedford-Stuyvesant, affecting three buildings and resulting in significant property damage.
The fire department received calls about the blaze just after 1:30 PM, prompting an urgent response from Engine Company 214 and Tower Ladder 111.
Upon arrival, officials noted heavy flames engulfing multiple floors of the three-story wooden structure, which ultimately led to the collapse of one building.
The incident highlighted the challenges of combating fires in non-fireproof dwellings, raising concerns about safety in densely populated urban areas.
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