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Massive Four-Alarm Fire Devastates Brooklyn Warehouse, 25 Businesses Affected

1/22/2026

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A four-alarm fire broke out at a Brooklyn warehouse in Red Hook on January 21, 2026, damaging at least 25 businesses.
Over 200 firefighters responded to battle the flames amid harsh weather conditions.
New York City Fire Department (FDNY) officials reported extensive damage to the building's roof.
No civilians were injured.
The fire follows a history of similar incidents in the area, including a five-alarm blaze nearby four months prior.

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Story summary

A four-alarm fire broke out at a Brooklyn warehouse in Red Hook on January 21, 2026, damaging at least 25 businesses.
Over 200 firefighters responded to battle the flames amid harsh weather conditions.
New York City Fire Department (FDNY) officials reported extensive damage to the building's roof.
No civilians were injured.
The fire follows a history of similar incidents in the area, including a five-alarm blaze nearby four months prior.