Brooklyn, NY – One Injured in Three-Alarm Fire on Howard Ave near Dumont Ave

Brooklyn, NY (January 13, 2023) – One person suffered injuries in a house fire in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The fire was reported around 5:30 a.m. on January 13. 

According to information from local officials, the incident occurred on Howard Avenue near Dumont Avenue. Firefighters responded to an emergency report concerning a residential fire. 

Fire crews who responded to the scene stated it occurred on the second and third floors of a house in the area. Numerous emergency vehicles were seen responding. 

One individual reportedly sustained serious injuries in the blaze. They were transported to a local hospital for treatment. 

The identity of the injured victim has not been reported at this time. Emergency crews remained on-site for nearly two hours in an attempt to contain the fire. 

A third alarm was issued in order to bring additional resources and units to the scene for relief purposes. The Fire Department of New York reported they were able to extinguish the flames by approximately 7:30 a.m. 

We hope for the full recovery of the injured victim. 

No further information has been reported. 

New York House Fires

If you are hurt in a fire, it is possible that your injuries may have been caused by the negligence of another person. Many house and apartment fires are caused by negligence demonstrated by landlords or property owners. When these people ignore the safety of their renters and occupants, severe property damage and even burns, smoke inhalation, and other types of injuries can result. 

Auto collisions and industrial accidents may result in burn injuries. In these and other types of accidents, you or a loved one of yours may be eligible to collect financial compensation when you file a personal injury lawsuit against the individual, entity, or other who may have been responsible. Some incidents/products that may result in or cause burn injuries include: 

• Gas explosions
• Car crashes
• Defective electrical equipment
• Flammable textiles
• Battery acid
• Bleach and ammonia products
• Faulty home appliances
• Defective carbon monoxide
• Improper handling of scalding liquid

These products and situations may result in people becoming injured. Sometimes, these injuries can be so severe that people end up losing their lives. These tragedies often happen due to the blatant negligence of contractors, landlords, building managers, property owners, and product manufacturers. When someone has sustained serious injuries in a residential fire that may have been caused by the negligence of another person, entity, or other, the victim is usually eligible for compensation when they bring a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. 

The personal injury attorneys at Metro Law have more than 20 years of experience assisting families to get the economic recovery they need and deserve, as well as the justice they are entitled to, after being seriously hurt in a fire-related incident.

Our team is fully focused on helping our injured clients recover physically and financially as quickly and easily as possible. If you or someone you love were injured in a fire caused by negligence, call our Brooklyn burn injury attorneys today at (800) 469-6476 to see how we can help you. 

Notes: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post, including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified. If you have identified any false information in the story or would like the post to be removed, please inform us immediately, and we will correct the information or remove the post. 

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Metro Law strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident. The photos depicted in this post are not from the actual accident scene.