Five People Injured In Crown Heights Apartment Fire

Five Injured, Two Critically, After Apartment Fire Broke Out in Crown Heights, Brooklyn on Eastern Parkway

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (October 2, 2025) – At least five people were injured in a Crown Heights, Brooklyn apartment fire on Eastern Parkway.

New York City officials are saying that the fire started on the second floor of the building around 1:35 AM on Thursday morning. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the city to help all of the victims.

In all, five people sustain injuries. Two women were critically injured and transported to Kings County Hospital.

Authorities are currently investigating what may have caused the fire.

Liability for New York City Apartment Fires

Residential fires remain one of the leading causes of preventable injury and death in the United States. According to the National Fire Protection Association, “In 2023, local fire departments responded to an estimated 1.39 million fires in the United States. These fires caused an estimated 3,670 civilian fire deaths and 13,350 reported civilian fire injuries. The property damage caused by these fires was estimated at $23 billion.” There could be many different causes of residential fires.

• Fires may be caused by unattended cooking.
• Fires may be caused by malfunctioning electrical systems.
• Fires may be caused by faulty lithium-ion batteries.

Property owners in New York have a legal obligation to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. This must be done for all people on a property whose presence is foreseeable. This necessitates that apartment owners take measures to prevent fires. Even if a fire cannot be prevented, certain safety features should be in place to help slow the spread of the fire and alert others of ongoing danger. What follows are some of the steps apartment owners should take to protect against fires in NYC.

• All apartments should have smoke alarms and functioning carbon monoxide detectors.
• All apartments should have doors that are self-closing to help mitigate the spread of the fire.
• Apartments should have fire escapes and exits that are unobstructed.

When a property owner has actual or constructive notice of a dangerous condition with their premises, they must take action. Failing to take action to remedy a dangerous condition could form the basis of a premise liability claim. Any person injured in a Crown Heights, Brooklyn apartment fire may be able to see some measure of accountability through a personal injury claim.

Investigating New York City Apartment Fires

We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Crown Heights, Brooklyn apartment fire. It is our sincere hope all victims will be able to make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Crown Heights, Brooklyn apartment fire? You may be entitled to financial compensation. Our team of New York premises liability attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here to serve your needs. You can contact us anytime at (516) 908-9792.