A devastating blaze ripped through a Ridgewood residential building, leaving six people injured and causing widespread damage to four adjacent structures. The fire began at 3:30 a.m., sparking a five-alarm emergency that drew over 270 firefighters and emergency responders from across the city.
Miraculously, despite the intensity of the flames, no one was killed in the blaze, but the injuries sustained by five firefighters and one civilian were deemed minor, with all six victims taken to local hospitals for treatment. The city's Emergency Management agency has set up an emergency response center at P.S. 239, providing shelter, clothing, and other resources to those displaced by the fire.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani acknowledged that while a loss of life was avoided, the trauma caused by the fire will have a lasting impact on the residents of Ridgewood, whose lives "will irrevocably change" in the wake of the disaster. With the city still investigating the cause of the blaze, officials are urging caution and warning people to avoid the area.
The flames spread quickly through all floors of the building, collapsing its roof and damaging adjacent properties. The fire department's response was swift, but authorities did express concern about a previous incident in which three firefighters were injured in the Bronx earlier that same week, citing traffic congestion caused by parked cars blocking hydrants as a contributing factor.
As the city continues to respond to the aftermath of the blaze, residents are being told to close their windows and avoid the area if possible. The American Red Cross is on hand, registering displaced residents and providing support, while MTA buses have been deployed to provide warmth and NYPD officers are enforcing street closures and maintaining site security.
Miraculously, despite the intensity of the flames, no one was killed in the blaze, but the injuries sustained by five firefighters and one civilian were deemed minor, with all six victims taken to local hospitals for treatment. The city's Emergency Management agency has set up an emergency response center at P.S. 239, providing shelter, clothing, and other resources to those displaced by the fire.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani acknowledged that while a loss of life was avoided, the trauma caused by the fire will have a lasting impact on the residents of Ridgewood, whose lives "will irrevocably change" in the wake of the disaster. With the city still investigating the cause of the blaze, officials are urging caution and warning people to avoid the area.
The flames spread quickly through all floors of the building, collapsing its roof and damaging adjacent properties. The fire department's response was swift, but authorities did express concern about a previous incident in which three firefighters were injured in the Bronx earlier that same week, citing traffic congestion caused by parked cars blocking hydrants as a contributing factor.
As the city continues to respond to the aftermath of the blaze, residents are being told to close their windows and avoid the area if possible. The American Red Cross is on hand, registering displaced residents and providing support, while MTA buses have been deployed to provide warmth and NYPD officers are enforcing street closures and maintaining site security.
anyway seriously tho its kinda sad 6 people got hurt which is def not nothing but like they didnt get killed so u gotta try to be positive right? i mean like mayor mamdani was pretty cool about it tho saying that lives were spared & all that jazz 
btw ppl are really worried abt the city investigating the cause cuz like we dont wanna know if its bcs of faulty wiring or something 
omg can u believe what just happened in Ridgewood?? 6 people hurt bad but no fatalities tho, that's def a miracle. so sad tho for all those displaced, need a place to stay ASAP 
. mayor mamdani said it all, trauma will last long time, hope the city gets to bottom of this. traffic congestion with parked cars is crazy, how can u even park near hydrants?!? 
need to get those cars moved ASAP. american red cross & mta are doin everything they can 2 help out, keep fingers crossed for a quick recovery 
. Like, we're all just one moment away from losing everything. The fact that six people were injured is already a miracle in itself 
. And can you believe the firefighters who risked their lives to put out the flames? They're not even safe from each other 
. I mean, we were all just going about our day, and then BAM! The roof collapses, and it's chaos 
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. But what really gets me is the trauma that these people will be dealing with for a long time. It's not just about the physical injuries; it's about the emotional scars that will linger 
. As Mayor Mamdani said, their lives "will irrevocably change" – and I think that's a harsh but honest truth 
. We often take it for granted until something like this happens. And let's be real, even with the best response from the authorities, there are still going to be those who struggle to cope with their losses 
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... er, I mean, thank goodness. Total chaos must've been in that residential building at 3:30 a.m. 
And what about all the poor animals stuck in the buildings?! 
. But omg, how's the trauma gonna affect those residents for real? It's not just a building it's a community 
. On a more positive note tho, sounds like the community is comin thru for each other w/ all that support from the Red Cross & NYPD 
. Fingers crossed everyone recovers well 
and the fact that the flames spread so fast is just wild... I mean, I know it's not surprising or anything, but still. The city's response has been good tho, they're providing all these resources to the displaced folks 
but it's gonna take a while for those affected to even think about rebuilding their lives, let alone start making new ones