Thursday, November 5, 2026Thu, Nov 5Updated 9:42 AM ET
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Horrific Fire

Six people were killed and seven others injured after a devastating three-alarm fire tore through a home at 653 58th Street in near Boro Park early Thursday morning

The fire broke out shortly before 1:40 a.m. and quickly spread throughout the building and into a neighboring property. More than 230 FDNY and EMS personnel responded. Four victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while two others died at the hospital. Seven others were injured, including three firefighters. Lithium-ion batteries were discovered at the scene, but the cause remains under investigation. Chevra Kadisha services and names for Tehillim are not needed in connection with this tragic incident👉👉👉

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