"A two-alarm fire occurred yesterday afternoon at the Borinquen Plaza Houses in Williamsburg, prompting the evacuation of residents from multiple buildings and a large response from firefighters and emergency personnel. Two individuals sustained minor injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital, while streets were cordoned off as crews worked to contain the fire."
"My office is monitoring the ongoing two-alarm fire at Borinquen Plaza Houses. Two people with minor injuries are being transported to a nearby hospital. NYCHA has set up a warming center at 70 Seigel Street, as well as three MTA buses, for any residents in need. - CM Jen Gutiérrez (@CMJenGutierrez) February 18, 2026"
"Residents at Borinquen Plaza have long complained about aging infrastructure and recurring service problems, including raw sewage and flooding, issues detailed by The City. The development was also the focus of an unrelated police investigation earlier this month, when woman's remains were found in a bag in a building basement."
A two-alarm fire occurred yesterday afternoon at the Borinquen Plaza Houses in Williamsburg, triggering evacuations across multiple buildings and a major response from firefighters and emergency personnel. Two individuals sustained minor injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital. Streets were cordoned off as crews worked to contain the fire and remained on site while officials sought a cause. The New York City Council retweeted Councilmember Jen Gutiérrez noting NYCHA arranged three MTA buses and opened a warming center at 70 Seigel Street for residents. Residents have long complained of aging infrastructure and recurring service problems at the development, and an unrelated police investigation recently involved a discovery in a building basement.
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