Massive Fire Breaks Out in Staten Island Two-Story Dwelling, All Hands Dispatched

January 12, 2026 | Staten Island, NY

Firefighters rushed to a blazing two-story private dwelling at 89 Erastina Place on Jan. 12, where flames quickly spread through the structure. The alarm triggered an all-hands response under Box 0976 in Battalion 22. Crews deployed two hose lines, with one actively in use, while conducting searches inside the building. After intense initial efforts, the fire was brought under control.

bn22 - fire in 2 Story Private Single Family Dwelling, 2 l/s, 1 in opp. Searches in Progress.. fire Doubtful Will Hold.

There were no immediate injury reports, and investigators are working to determine the cause of the blaze.

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