Following a deadly fire in a Crown Heights building, officials revealed that the building's cellar had been illegally converted into apartments. In response, FDNY members distributed smoke alarms and shared fire safety tips with the surrounding community. FDNY Lt. Jim Colby emphasized the importance of working smoke detectors, stating they can reduce the risk of death in a fire by up to 50%. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding fire safety and the legal regulations surrounding apartment conversions.
We come out, we give free smoke detectors and talk to people, make sure they have a plan in case they need to get out. Just having a working smoke alarm in your house cuts your chance to die by 50%.
Officials said that the cellar of a Crown Heights building that caught fire was illegally converted into apartments, highlighting the dangers of such modifications.
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