APTOPIX Fatal Fire New York
FDNY and officials work the scene of a deadly fire on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, in the Sunset Park section of the Brooklyn borough of New York.
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A fire in a two-story home in New York has killed six people and injured seven others. The city's fire department reports the blaze broke out early Thursday in Brooklyn's Sunset Park neighborhood. More than 200 first responders arrived at the scene, and the fire was controlled in about 3 hours. Some people were trapped and were rescued by firefighters. Four people died at the scene, while two others died later in the hospital. Those who were hurt suffered non-life-threatening injuries and included three firefighters. Fire marshals are investigating. A lithium-ion battery was found at the scene, but it's not known if that caused the fire.
