In the early hours of September 25, 2026, the first of three fires in Brooklyn, NY erupted in a commercial building located at 245 Willoughby St., Fort Greene. The fire was reported shortly after 2:45 a.m.
Upon receiving the alert, firefighters promptly responded to the scene and deployed two hoselines to combat the blaze. The fire was deemed under control at approximately 4 a.m., successfully preventing any injuries or fatalities.
Additionally, hazmat teams were summoned to the location to safely remove hazardous materials, including a 40-pound propane tank and batteries. The level of the alarm raised was not confirmed, and the cause of the fire remains undeclared.
About an hour later, shortly before 5 a.m., firefighters responded to a NYCHA complex at 155 Siegel St. in Williamsburg and found heavy smoke throughout the building.Members of the 35th Battalion found a fire in a second-floor apartment and used a hoseline to knock down the flames. Searches of the building were negative, according to the FDNY. Hazmat crews were also called to remove lithium-ion batteries found inside the apartment.
Then, minutes before 8 a.m., members of the 15th Division responded to an alarm for a fire at 644 East 46th St. in East Flatbush. Engine Company 310 and Ladder Company 174 arrived to find heavy fire in the attic of attached private homes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Were there any injuries reported in the Brooklyn fires?
A. No injuries or fatalities were reported in the Fort Greene fire, and searches of the Williamsburg building were negative. The information provided does not indicate whether any injuries occurred in the East Flatbush fire.
Q. Were hazardous materials involved in any of the fires?
A. Yes. Hazmat teams responded to the Fort Greene fire to remove a 40-pound propane tank and batteries. Hazmat crews were also called to the Williamsburg apartment after lithium-ion batteries were discovered inside.
Incident Details
- Location: Fort Greene, Williamsburg, Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY
- Date: Sep 25, 2026 at 2:45 AM
- Type: News Report
- Property: commercial building, residential
