Firefighters faced significant challenges as they worked to control a two-alarm blaze that had spread rapidly through the second floor and into the cockloft, revealing the extent of the fire's hidden reach.
A critical aspect of battling the fire involved employing saws and six-foot hooks to penetrate the ceilings, allowing firefighters to access and extinguish flames that were not initially visible to them.
The blaze displaced 14 individuals and two dogs, demonstrating the direct impact of such residential fires on community members and their pets, with emergency services responding promptly.
Units from the FDNY's 15th Division responded quickly to the scene at 6:45 p.m., showcasing the readiness and efforts of firefighters in combating urban fires and protecting lives.
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