[01-12-2025] – Building Fire on Second Floor on Chestnut St Injures Three

Brooklyn, NY – A fire incident occurred on January 12 at around 5:57 a.m. in a two-story building at 547 Chestnut Street, resulting in injuries to three individuals. The New York Fire Department responded promptly to the emergency call, arriving on the scene to combat the flames engulfing the second floor.

As the situation escalated, firefighters were actively engaged in firefighting efforts by 6:10 a.m. EST, working hard to control the blaze that had already spread across the second floor. The fire department deployed hoses to douse the flames while also focusing on maintaining the structural safety of the building.

By approximately 6:26 a.m. EST, the visible fire had been put out. Subsequent checks were performed to ensure that there were no lingering hot spots or hidden flames. As a result of the fire, three civilians sustained minor injuries.

Emergency medical personnel began evaluations at 6:37 a.m. EST, with two of the injured individuals receiving treatment on-site while one was subsequently transported to a local hospital for further assessment of their injuries. Thankfully, there have been no reported fatalities from this incident.

The surrounding area experienced temporary traffic disruptions as first responders worked diligently to secure the scene. The New York Police Department assisted in managing crowd control and instituted road closures to ensure the safety of both emergency personnel and the public.