Fire Breaks Out in Brooklyn Shed Involving Hazardous Acetylene Tanks

January 12, 2026 | Brooklyn, NY

A fire erupted in a Brooklyn shed, involving acetylene tanks that necessitated a hazardous materials response from authorities. The incident, reported under Box 1707 alarm BN44, took place on Jan. 12 at around 12:10 p.m. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, declaring it under control soon after arriving on scene. Specialized haz-mat teams were called in to evaluate and address risks posed by the acetylene tanks.

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No injuries or evacuations were immediately reported, though emergency personnel stayed on site to monitor safety.

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