Five Hospitalized in East Flatbush, Brooklyn Apartment Fire on Church Avenue

Investigation Underway After Three-Alarm Fire in East Flatbush, Brooklyn Leaves 5 People Injured in Apartment on Church Avenue

EAST FLATBUSH, BROOKLYN (February 21, 2026) – Five people were hospitalized in an East Flatbush, Brooklyn, three-alarm apartment fire on Church Avenue.

New York City officials are saying that the incident took place around 10:30 PM on February 20. Firefighters were called to the scene after getting reports of a fire in a third-floor unit.

It is estimated that over 170 firefighters were called to the scene to help put out the blaze. In total, five people were hospitalized following the fire.

A full investigation into the potential source of the fire remains ongoing.

Liability for East Flatbush Apartment Fires

Residential fires remain a major cause of preventable injury and death in the United States every year. According to the NFPA, “The 2023 estimate of fires in apartments or other multifamily structures was 47 percent lower than in 1980. Apartment fires fell 4 percent from 80,000 in 2022 to 76,500 in 2023, continuing an overall decline since 2020.” There are many ways that an apartment owner may have acted negligently and contributed to a fire.

• An apartment owner may have failed to install smoke detectors.
• An apartment owner may have failed to maintain key systems in their building.
• An apartment owner may have failed to keep hallways and exits free of clutter.

When apartment owners have actual or constructive notice of a dangerous condition with their premises, they must take action. Failing to take action to protect residents from foreseeable sources of harm could form the basis of a negligence claim. Any person injured in an East Flatbush apartment fire may be able to seek some measure of accountability and justice through a personal injury claim.

Investigating East Flatbush Apartment Fires

We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to all the people injured in this East Flatbush apartment fire. It is our sincere hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the fire department.

Have you or someone you care about been injured in an East Flatbush apartment fire? You may be entitled to financial compensation. Our team of experienced premises liability attorneys is here to assist you. We care deeply that victims are aware of their rights and those rights are being protected. You’re always welcome to contact us anytime at (516) 908-9792.