Massive Warehouse Fire In Greenpoint Hurts 2, FDNY Says

GREENPOINT, BROOKLYN — A massive warehouse fire early Friday morning sent two firefighters to the hospital and took three hours to put out, FDNY said.

Firefighters rushed to 59 Van Dam St. just before 2:30 a.m. for the blaze, which broke out in a commercial warehouse a few blocks from Newtown Creek. More than 130 firefighters and 33 crews were sent to the three-alarm fire before it was put out at 5:19 a.m., an FDNY spokesperson said.

Two firefighters were hurt by the flames and sent to Wyckoff Hospital, the spokesperson said. Both of their injuries were minor.

The warehouse is home to at least three tenants, including a nonprofit organization, a contractor and a candy store.

(FDNY)