On February 21, 2023, the FDNY is investigating a fire in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, which resulted in the death of a woman in her 80s. Firefighters responded promptly to the fire reported at 8 a.m. and found the woman in a third-floor apartment that was heavily cluttered. Despite their efforts, she could not be saved. The fire also led to damage in a fourth-floor apartment, with significant evidence of flames, including a burned-out mattress frame found on the sidewalk outside the building. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.
FDNY officials reported that on the morning of February 21, firefighters responded to a hazardous fire in a Crown Heights apartment building, leading to the tragic death of an elderly woman.
Firefighters discovered the woman, in her 80s, inside her cluttered third-floor apartment. Despite their rapid response, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The aftermath revealed significant damage, including a burned-out mattress frame outside and affected units above, pointing to the fire's intense spread.
As the investigation continues, questions remain regarding the cause of the fire and safety conditions within the affected apartment building.
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