Brooklyn Apartment Fire Leaves Man Dead, Two Others Hospitalized
Deadly Blaze in Bay Ridge Neighborhood
A deadly fire in a Brooklyn home early on February 9, 2025, claimed a man’s life and left two others — including a two-year-old boy — hospitalized.
Fire Department Response
Fire Department sources said the inferno ignited just before 3:35 a.m. on February 9 inside an apartment building at 510 80th St. in Bay Ridge. Members of Battalion 40 reported flames shooting out of the third-floor windows upon their arrival at the scene.
Fire Department sources said the inferno ignited just before 3:35 a.m. on Feb. 9 inside an apartment building at 510 80th St. in Bay Ridge.Photo via Google Maps
Victims
While searching the premises, firefighters encountered a 37-year-old man unconscious and unresponsive at the location. EMS rushed him to NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. Police have not yet released his identity; the victim’s body was transferred to the Medical Examiner’s office for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
Firefighters also located two other victims, a 34-year-old woman and a 2-year-old boy, who were seriously injured. Paramedics rushed them to NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn and listed in stable condition. Police sources were not able to verify if the three fire victims were related.
Firefighting Efforts
More than 60 firefighters from 12 FDNY units, along with officers from the 68th Precinct, responded to put out the blaze, which was brought under control at around 4:39 a.m. Sunday.
Investigation
FDNY marshals are now investigating what caused the deadly fire.
Conclusion
A devastating fire in a Brooklyn apartment building has resulted in the loss of a life and left two others fighting for their lives. The FDNY responded promptly to the scene, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the blaze.
FAQs
* What was the address of the apartment building where the fire occurred?
510 80th St. in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
* How many firefighters responded to the scene?
Over 60 firefighters from 12 FDNY units
* What was the condition of the three fire victims?
The 37-year-old man was pronounced dead, and the 34-year-old woman and 2-year-old boy were seriously injured and listed in stable condition
* Who is investigating the cause of the fire?
FDNY marshals are conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the blaze
