Building Fire in Brooklyn Left One Person Dead, Another Seriously Injured
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (January 14, 2024) – One person has tragically died and another was seriously injured in a Brooklyn building fire by Blake Avenue and Dumont Avenue.
New York City officials are saying that the incident took place around 1:20 a.m. on Tuesday. At least 60 firefighters were called to the scene in order to help the victim.
Firefighters were able to extricate a man in his 50s. Sadly, that person later died due to his injuries.
Another person was taken to the hospital with critical injuries. A full investigation into the accident remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Brooklyn 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.” Apartment owners should take several steps to prevent fires.
- Apartment owners should ensure that smoke alarms are installed.
- Apartment owners should ensure that appliances are properly maintained.
- Apartment owners should ensure that flammable materials are properly stored.
All property owners in New York have a legal obligation to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. This must be done for the sake of all people whose presence on a property is reasonably foreseeable. If a property owner has actual or constructive notice of a dangerous condition with a property, they must take action. It is important that certain steps are taken after any residential fire.
- The source of the fire should be determined.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- Maintenance records for the building should be reviewed.
- An experienced personal injury attorney should be contacted.
Apartment fires could be caused by many different things. This may include cooking accidents and poorly maintained appliances. Even if a fire is unavoidable, there are still steps that apartment owners can take to prevent injuries. This includes installing smoke alarms to warn people. Any person injured in a residential fire may have legal recourse through a civil claim.
Investigating New York City Apartment Fires
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the person who died in this fire. It is our sincere hope that the other victims will be able to make a full recovery. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a New York City residential fire? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. 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 for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
