Multiple families in Brooklyn Heights faced an unexpected Thanksgiving as a manhole fire spread, prompting evacuations and power shutdowns in three buildings. The incident began on Remsen Street, where authorities responded to a fire that originated under a parked car and escalated to the fourth floor of a nearby residential building. Firefighters detected dangerously high levels of carbon monoxide in adjacent structures, leading to urgent evacuations and disruption for those celebrating the holiday.
According to FDNY officials, the manhole fire started shortly after noon on Tuesday, raising significant concerns not only due to its origin under a vehicle but also due to the unexpected spread to higher floors in a residential area. Firefighters had to work efficiently under these conditions, concerned about the safety of both the first responders and the evacuated families, as they confirmed significantly elevated carbon monoxide levels in the vicinity.
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