Fatal Fire in Flushing, Queens Claims One Life
A fire in Flushing, Queens has tragically resulted in one fatality and 24 injuries. Investigations continue as details are confirmed.
Update II: Legionnaires’ Outbreak Claims Four Lives on Upper East Side
A legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has resulted in four fatalities and 76 illnesses.
5 Firefighters Injured in Manhattan High-Rise Fire
Five firefighters were injured while fighting a fire in a high-rise on the Lower East Side, which was brought under control at 11:59 p.m.
Update: Legionella Outbreak Hits New York’s Upper East Side Cooling Towers
Legionella bacteria in Manhattan’s Upper East Side cooling towers have hospitalized 12, with 40 discharged. 76 buildings ordered to disinfect towers.
Three Injured in Bed-Stuy Apartment Fire
A fire in a Bed-Stuy apartment building injured three, including one critically. The fire was under control by 9:42 a.m.
Fire Destroys Apartments in Kingsbridge Heights
A fire in Kingsbridge Heights damaged residences on Webb Avenue, leaving one injured. Investigation into the cause is ongoing.
Legionella Found in East Village, NY Water Supply
Legionella bacteria confirmed in East Village apartment complex water supply, raising health concerns.
Fire in Clinton Hill, NY Injures Three, Including Firefighter
A fire broke out in a mixed-use building at 504 Classon Avenue in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, around 3:00 a.m. on June 22, 2026. The incident resulted in injuries to three individuals, including a firefighter. The blaze originated on the first floor of the three-story building and spread to the second Read More »
Brooklyn, NY Fire at Ocean Parkway Displaces 15
A fire broke out just after 6 p.m. on June 17, 2026, at 188 Ocean Parkway in the Kensington neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The flames spread to an adjacent building, resulting in a significant emergency response. Authorities have confirmed that no injuries or fatalities occurred, but the fire left 15 people (12 adults and Read More »
Fire Injures Two at Park Hill Apartments in Clinton, Staten Island Neighborhood
A fire erupted on the fourth floor of a seven-story building located at 140 Park Hill Avenue in the Clifton neighborhood of Staten Island in New York. The incident occurred around 1:16 p.m. on June 4, 2026. Emergency crews arrived promptly and managed to control the blaze by 1:56 p.m. However, two individuals were injured Read More »
Fatal Fire in Sunnyside, Queens Apartment Building
On June 1, 2026, in the early hours around 2:39 a.m., a serious fire broke out at 45-08 40th Street in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Queens, New York. The incident occurred within a five-story apartment building, specifically starting on the second floor. Tragically, one person lost their life in the blaze. In addition, two individuals Read More »
FDNY: NYC Fire Deaths Soar Over 60% This Year Compared to 2025
Fire-related fatalities in New York City have surged by more than 60% this year, as per the latest data analysis. The stark increase highlights significant concerns surrounding fire safety across the city. According to FDNY First Deputy Commissioner Daniel Flynn, 46 people have died as a result of a fire between Jan. 1, 2026 and Read More »
Bronx Fire Claims the Life of 1-Year-Old, Two Children Critically Injured
In a heart-wrenching incident on Bainbridge Avenue, between East 193rd and 194th streets in the Bronx, NY, a fire on Monday, May 11, 2026, claimed the life of a one-year-old boy and left his 6-year-old twin siblings critically injured. In total, seven people were injured. FDNY officials believe that doors left open as occupants fled Read More »
Update: Fatal Manhattan Fire Highlights Puts Spotlight on Landlord’s Violations
The landlord of an Inwood apartment building where three people died in a fast-moving fire at 207 Dyckman Street on May 4, 2026, is tied to several other New York City properties that collectively have nearly 1,000 open fire and safety violations, according to city records and lawsuits reviewed by the Daily News. Ronemus & Read More »
Mott Haven, Bronx Fire Results in One Fatality
In the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx, NY, a tragic fire in a mixed-use building on 3rd Avenue on Tuesday, May 5, has left the community in mourning after claiming the life of a man. Officials said the fire broke out around 5 a.m. at 2592 Third Avenue inside a deli on the first Read More »
Apartment Fire in Manhattan Results in Three Fatalities, Injures 14, Several in Serious Condition
A tragic fire engulfed a six-story apartment building at 207 Dyckman Street in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan, NY, in the early morning hours of Monday, May 4, 2026, has tragically led to the deaths of three individuals. The blaze, also injured 14, 5 of whom have serious injuries. Ronemus & Vilensky, LLP, Attorneys at Read More »
Open Doors Intensified Bronx, NYC Fire That Killed Two, Injured 11
Details are emerging regarding the specific circumstances and timeline of the fire that killed two people and injured 11 at a 5-story, mixed-use building on East 187th Street between Belmont and Cambreleng Avenues just after 1:30 p.m on April 21. Sources indicate that the blaze was exacerbated by open doors, which allowed the fire to Read More »
Update: New Developments in Bronx, NYC Apartment Fire Fatality
The Bronx, NYC community continues to grieve following a devastating fire in an apartment building that claimed the life of a 17-year-old girl, Michele Gonzalez, and one other person. The massive fire took place at a 5-story, mixed-use building on East 187th Street between Belmont and Cambreleng Avenues just after 1:30 p.m on April 21. Read More »
Bronx, NYC Fire Tragedy Claims Two Lives, Injures 11 Others, 80 People Displaced
A tragic fire erupted in the Belmont neighborhood of the Bronx on Tuesday afternoon, April 21, resulting in two fatalities and eleven injuries, including five firefighters. Eighty people are displaced due to the massive fire. Surveillance video shows people climbing down ladders as the fire was burning. Neighbors stepped in to save strangers. One man, Read More »
Crown Heights, NYC, Apartment Fire Claims 2 Lives
A deadly blaze erupted at a residential building in the heart of Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York, on Kingston Avenue, Monday night, April 13, at 11:00 pm. The fire tragically claimed the lives of two residents and left several families displaced. The victims, identified as an 80-year-old woman and a 59-year-old man, were found by Read More »
Brownsville House Fire in Brooklyn, NYC, Leaves 15 Injured
On Friday, April 3, 2026, a devastating fire broke out in a residential building located in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NYC, leading to fifteen people being injured. FDNY officials stated that the blaze, which occurred in a multi-story house, required a robust response from emergency crews, who arrived promptly to tackle the intense flames. The fire department Read More »
Harlem, NYC Apartment Fire on 140th St Claims One Life
A devastating blaze consumed a building on West 140th Street in Harlem, New York City, on the afternoon of March 23, 2026, resulting in the tragic death of a 62-year-old woman and causing injuries to two other individuals. The 3-alarm fire brought more than 140 firefighters and emergency personnel to the site. Reports indicate that Read More »
Concourse Village Apartment Fire Results in Hospitalization
An apartment fire in Concourse Village, Bronx, erupted at about 1:30 am March 24, 2026, injuring one resident and resulting in an urgent response from the New York Fire Department. Timely intervention by the FDNY prevented what could have been a far more tragic event. In the midst of this turmoil, many residents found themselves Read More »
Horrific 4-Alarm Fire in Elmhurst, Queens Claims 1 Life
A catastrophic inferno at a residential building on 78th Street in Elmhurst, Queens, has resulted in unimaginable tragedy. The 4-alarm fire erupted late Wednesday, February 25, 2026, claiming the life of an 83-year-old man and injuring 10 others. This heart-wrenching event stands as one of the most devastating fires in recent New York City history. Read More »
Midtown Kitchen Fire Spotlights Safety Risks in Restaurants
A fire erupted at a bar and grill located at 100 South State Street in Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, due to the spontaneous combustion of rags soaked in cooking oils. The investigation into the blaze, which compelled the temporary halt of the restaurant’s operations, underscores critical issues of safety in the hospitality Read More »
Brooklyn Apartment Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Injured
A violent shooting unfolded at 503 Euclid Avenue in East New York, Brooklyn, early on the morning of Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The tragic incident has left one man dead and another injured, authorities confirm. Details emerged as officers from the NYPD’s 75th Precinct responded to reports of gunfire just after midnight. The grim scene Read More »
Claremont, Bronx Apartment Fire Leaves 82 Displaced, 2 Injured
On February 2, a five-story apartment building in the Claremont section of the Bronx caught fire. The four-alarm fire off the Grand Concourse and East 167 th Street burned the top floor and cockloft of the apartment building. Firefighters faced obstacles when three frozen hydrants made it difficult to bring the blaze under control. Despite Read More »
Bronx High-Rise Gas Explosion Kills One Person, Injures Many
A four-alarm blaze on the top floors of a high-rise apartment building at 3485 Bivona Street on Saturday, January 24, in the Bronx killed one individual and injured at least 15 others. Neighbors reported smelling gas shortly before 12:30 a.m. When firefighters responded, they saw people leaning out of windows calling for help as flames Read More »
Blaze at Bronx Apartment Building Burns Through the Roof
On Monday morning, August 10, at 3:00 am, a fireball on the roof of a Bronx apartment complex at 1700 Crotona Park caused heavy flames on the two top floors in the back corner of the building. More than 100 firefighters responded to the fire. Residents were jolted out of their sleep as firefighters tried Read More »
Massive Brooklyn Fire Destroys One Building, Damages Two Others
A three-alarm fire broke out on June 4 at 922 Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The fire destroyed one building and damaged two others. Upon arrival, the New York Fire Department found heavy flames on all three floors of one of the buildings. A man has been arrested on arson charges related to the fire. According Read More »
Apartment Fires in Bronx Over the Last Couple of Weeks Cause Injuries, Displacement, and Extensive Damage
On Sunday, June 22, a five-alarm fire in the University Heights section of the Bronx damaged three homes. The fire started on the first floor of a multi-family house and spread to other homes located between Webb Avenue and West 190th Street. Fourteen people were treated at the scene or transported to the hospital for Read More »
Williamsburg, Brooklyn Fire Injures Four, Displaces Several Families
On Saturday night, January 25, 2025, a fire ripped through a building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on Graham Avenue, between Metropolitan Avenue and Devoe Street. The building has a pharmacy on the bottom floor and apartments on the upper floors. The four-alarm fire also spread to two adjacent structures via a common cockloft, an open space Read More »
“Hero Dog” Saves Owner from New York Apartment Fire
Pit bull mix Rocco is usually quiet, but the night of January 24 was different. His owner and the other residents at New Legacy Apartments in Syracuse, New York, could hear Rocco’s bark getting increasingly louder. Rocco’s owner went to see what all the fuss was about when she heard several pops in the ceiling Read More »
Proposed New York Legislation Aims to Expedite Renovations in Fire – Damaged Apartments
New York State Senator Mike Gianaris and Assembly Member Claire Valdez on Wednesday introduced legislation that would hasten repairs at fire-damaged apartment buildings by forcing landlords and property owners found to be responsible for the fire or other disaster to pay the rent for displaced tenants. The bill would authorize the city’s Department of Housing Read More »
