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Two Injured in Two-Alarm Fire at East Williamsburg Construction Site

Thick black smoke spread across parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan, prompting advisories to avoid nearby streets.

Overview

  • FDNY responded just before 7 p.m. to a two-alarm blaze at 254 Boerum Street between Bushwick Place and White Street.
  • The fire extended to 252 Boerum Street, with 25 units and more than 100 fire and EMS personnel operating on scene.
  • Two people sustained minor injuries and were evaluated after the incident, with no fatalities reported.
  • The fire was brought under control shortly before 8:30 p.m., and the cause remains under investigation.
  • Videos shared on social media showed heavy black smoke as road closures and emergency vehicles disrupted the neighborhood.