A fire broke out on the fourth floor of a Surf Avenue apartment building in Coney Island on Sunday evening, prompting a rapid deployment of fire engines and ambulances. More than 100 fire and EMS personnel arrived, and crews attacked flames from both the street level and upper floors. The blaze was brought under control in roughly half an hour, followed by checks for hot spots and efforts to ensure residents were safe. The building has a deadly history, including a 2014 fire that killed an NYPD officer and led to a conviction. Officials have not released the injured person’s condition or the cause, and investigations are expected to determine the origin and trigger official updates.
"A fourth-floor fire at a Surf Avenue apartment building left one person injured and sent a wall of emergency vehicles racing to the scene, according to on-scene reports. Neighbors shared video showing multiple fire engines and ambulances stacked along the block while crews attacked the flames from the street and the upper floors."
"According to News 12 New York, the call for help came in just before 7 p.m., with fire reported on the fourth floor of 2007 Surf Ave. Video provided to the outlet from the Citizen app shows fire trucks and ambulances packed curb to curb as more than 100 fire and EMS personnel converged on the building."
"Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control in roughly half an hour, even as a heavy response remained on Surf Avenue while crews checked for hot spots and made sure residents were safe. A sizable response was a stark reminder of how fast a fire in a large residential complex can escalate, drawing multiple units within minutes when smoke and flames start to spread."
"Officials have not yet released details about the injured person's condition or what sparked Sunday's fire, according to News 12 New York. The FDNY and other city agencies are expected to investigate the origin and cause, with residents told to wait for official updates once that work is complete."
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