A significant fire erupted in a Brownsville deli on Newport Street, quickly spreading to adjacent buildings early Wednesday morning. About sixty firefighters managed to control the blaze within less than an hour, although one resident suffered an injury but declined medical care. The fire damaged three businesses and raised concerns about illegal apartments in the vicinity. Residents expressed fears of potential displacement as city records reveal past fire issues and ongoing building violations in the area. The FDNY is investigating the fire's cause, which highlights recurring safety and structural issues.
Some sixty firefighters were called in to battle the blaze, and were able to bring the fire under control by 11:17 a.m. One resident was injured, per the FDNY, but refused medical attention on the scene.
They've been trying to burn us out of these buildings for some time," one resident told Brooklyn Paper. "They want us out to grow the neighborhood."
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