Early Morning Blaze in Brooklyn Garage Extends to Adjacent Home

January 09, 2026 | Brooklyn, NY

Firefighters responded to an all-hands alarm for a garage fire at the rear of a private dwelling on 45th Street near 12th Avenue early Friday morning, Jan. 9. The incident, dispatched as Box 2703, saw flames spreading to a nearby exposure, leading to a major response from the New York City Fire Department. Crews contained the blaze to prevent further damage to surrounding buildings.

Garage fire in the rear of a private Dwelling. w/ extn to the Exposure.

No injuries were reported immediately, and investigators are still determining the fire's cause. The event underscores persistent fire safety issues in neighborhoods with attached garages.

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