Six dead and others injured in fire at Brooklyn building - BBC
A large fire in a Brooklyn residential building resulted in six deaths and several injuries. Emergency responders, including a hazardous materials team, are investigating the cause, which may involve a lithium-ion battery.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing public safety concerns regarding fire hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries in dense urban environments.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google James FitzGerald Getty Images More than 230 fire and emergency medical personnel responded (file photo) Six people have died after a large fire broke out in a residential building in Brooklyn, New York City, officials say.
Several others were hurt in the blaze, which occurred early on Thursday morning, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) said in a statement.
More than 230 fire and emergency medical personnel were sent to the scene near Sunset Park after the fire was first reported at around 01:40 local time (06:40 GMT).
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