"When firefighters arrived, the fire had already spread to two other factory-type buildings, according to Kevin Woods, the FDNY's chief of fire operations. Woods said the response quickly escalated to five alarms, which is when all available units are requested on scene."
"In an update shortly before dawn Wednesday, Woods said fire boats came in handy, given the fire's proximity to the water. Firefighters were using 15,000 gallons of water a minute on the blaze, he said."
"The buildings suffered extreme damage and are "total losses," according to Woods. Over 250 emergency personnel ultimately responded to the fire. The cause is under investigation."
A major fire erupted just after midnight at a factory-type building on 53rd Street in Brooklyn's Sunset Park neighborhood. Upon firefighter arrival, flames had already spread to two adjacent factory buildings. The emergency response escalated to five alarms, deploying all available units. Fire boats assisted due to the fire's proximity to water, with crews using 15,000 gallons of water per minute. Two firefighters sustained minor smoke inhalation injuries. Over 250 emergency personnel responded to the blaze. The three buildings suffered extreme damage and are considered total losses. The cause remains under investigation, and the specific factory type could not be determined due to the intensity of the flames.
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