Coney Island, NY – Fire Rips Through Six Homes and Leaves Three Injured
Posted on Monday, June 17th, 2019 at 11:41 pm
Coney Island, NY (June 17, 2019) – Early on Monday morning, June 17th, firefighters and police were immediately sent to the scene of a massive fire. The incident occurred shortly after midnight as the blaze tore through a total of six homes along West 19th Street.
According to authorities, the blaze started inside one of six attached homes and rapidly spread throughout each one of them. Multiple firefighters arrived at the scene, along with police and emergency medical crews, to battle the flames and attend to any injured parties.
All citizens were reported to have made it out of the burning homes safely. However, at least three firefighters suffered various minor injuries while extinguishing the blaze. At this time, the Red Cross has relocated 16 adults and two children. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Fires and Explosions in New York
Unfortunately, many fires in New York are fatal or seriously injurious as they are among one of the most dangerous situations that anyone may encounter. Before moving on, we would first like to offer our deepest sympathies to all three injured parties as we warmly wish for their full recoveries at this time. We would also like to extend our gratitude to all of the New York firefighters who risk their lives on a daily basis.
Following such a harrowing event, it is extremely important to understand that you may have the right to be compensated for your injuries, particularly if your suffering has been caused by another person’s careless or criminal behavior. At Hach & Rose, we realize that there is hardly anything as difficult as dealing with a sudden injury, and we are here for you 24/7 to answer any questions you may have. If you have suffered injuries in a New York fire or explosion, please don’t hesitate to call 212-779-0057 today.
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