Three firefighters hurt in Brooklyn blaze after stairway collapse
Briefly

A two-alarm fire erupted in Canarsie at 538 East 84th St. on March 31, 2025, injuring three firefighters after the stairwell collapsed. Over 200 firefighters from 25 units fought the blaze for approximately 90 minutes. A specialized rescue team managed to free the trapped firefighters, who were then transported to the hospital in stable condition. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire, which caused significant damage in the residential area.
The fierce two-alarm fire at a Canarsie home injured three firefighters when a stairwell buckled. The blaze was battled by over 200 firefighters from 25 units.
A specialized FDNY rescue team successfully freed the trapped firefighters after spending 90 minutes combating the flames amidst the intense fire conditions.
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