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Fire Erupts on Second Floor of Brooklyn Apartment Building

  • By Staff Report
  • News, Breaking News
  • Posted: January 26, 2026 EDT
  • Updated: January 26, 2026 12:04 PM EDT

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January 26, 2026 | Brooklyn, NY

Firefighters responded to a fire on the second floor of a three-story apartment building at 86 Saratoga Ave. in Brooklyn on Jan. 26. The blaze, reported at 11:56 a.m. and handled under Box 0854 and Battalion 37, presented challenges for crews due to a frozen hydrant. This led to a 10-70 call for additional support. The fire was quickly brought under control.

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There were no immediate reports of injuries, and authorities are investigating the cause.

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