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21 April 2023
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FDNY: Nine fire fighters injured in large townhouse fire on Staten Island, New York, US
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Nine fire fighters suffered minor injuries while battling a fast-moving fire that broke out at a row of townhouses on Staten Island Thursday, 13 April 2023. The fire burned through a row of six attached townhouses located at 909 Patterson Avenue. The 4-alarm fire, which broke out shortly before 16h00, started in the rear, outside of the building, which spread rapidly through the entirety of the structure. About 41 units and 185 fire fighter and EMS personnel responded to the scene to contain the fire.
FDNY officials say 11 fire fighters suffered minor injuries, some related to heat. An FDNY spokesman said that the fire was “heavy” as it burned through both the sides and rear sections of all the homes, melting the siding off in the process.
While no residents were injured, the fire fighters suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene and three cats were killed in the blaze, the spokesman said. Members of the Red Cross could be seen working to assist those affected by the fire.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Sources: Fire Department New York (FDNY), ABC 7 NY, Staten Island Advance
FDNY officials say 11 fire fighters suffered minor injuries, some related to heat. An FDNY spokesman said that the fire was “heavy” as it burned through both the sides and rear sections of all the homes, melting the siding off in the process.
While no residents were injured, the fire fighters suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene and three cats were killed in the blaze, the spokesman said. Members of the Red Cross could be seen working to assist those affected by the fire.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Sources: Fire Department New York (FDNY), ABC 7 NY, Staten Island Advance
