Breaking News: Fire Erupts on Top Floor of Four-Story Brooklyn Building

January 13, 2026 | Brooklyn, NY

A fire broke out on the top floor of a four-story attached private dwelling at 512 48th St. on Jan. 13, drawing an all-hands response from local firefighters. The blaze was reported at 1:33 p.m. in Brooklyn's Sunset Park neighborhood, with Ladder 109 arriving as the first unit on scene. Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control, and there were no immediate reports of injuries.

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The incident triggered an all-hands box alarm, designated as Box 1464 in Battalion 40, mobilizing extra resources to the area.

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