Crime & Safety
No Injuries From Ditmas Park Fire On 21st Street: FDNY
The blaze burned on the fourth floor of 141 East 21 St., according to the FDNY.
DITMAS PARK, BROOKLYN — A short-lived Monday night fire burned on the fourth floor of a six story building at 141 East 21 St., Monday night, the FDNY said, but was brought under control without injuries. A call reporting the blaze came in at 5:26 p.m., according to the department, and the fire was brought under control by 6:04 p.m. There were no apparent smoke or flames as of about 6:20 p.m., when firefighters were observed packing up their trucks and lowering a ladder. Residents of the building were also seen freely entering the premises at that time.
Brooklyn *77-75-1543* 141 E 21 St off Church Ave. Fire apt 4L 6 story multiple dwelling.
— NYC Fire Wire (@FireWireNYC) February 6, 2017
Pictured at top: FDNY firefighters outside 141 East 21 St. Photo by John V. Santore
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