Overview
- A major fire broke out at a restaurant at 135 North 5th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, prompting a fourth‑alarm response from the FDNY.
- Fire crews reported an explosion during operations that led to a partial collapse on the building's Charlie side and forced a Mayday call.
- Officials confirmed all firefighter units were accounted for after the Mayday but gave no immediate details on civilian injuries or the full extent of property damage.
- The blaze spread to neighboring exposures, increasing the risk of damage to adjacent buildings and complicating containment efforts.
- Fire marshals and city investigators remain on scene to determine the cause of the fire and explosion while FDNY crews continue suppression and damage assessment.