Massive Fire Erupts in Commercial Area on 53rd Street

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A major fire broke out last night in a commercial area on 1st Avenue and 53rd Street, sending thick smoke visible across Boro Park and beyond. The blaze, which engulfed a factory-style building and spread to two neighboring structures, prompted a massive emergency response. Fire officials say the fire started around 12:18 a.m. and quickly grew to a five-alarm incident. Firefighters set up large-caliber exterior streams and deployed two fireboats to fight the flames, using as much as 15,000 gallons of water per minute at the height of the blaze. Full article on: https://www.boropark24.com/news/massive-fire-erupts-in-sunset-park-visible-from-boro-park