{
  "id": 18335329,
  "title": "Six dead and others injured in fire at Brooklyn building",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/six-dead-and-others-injured-in-fire-at-brooklyn-building",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T16:10:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
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    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/six-dead-and-others-injured-in-fire-at-brooklyn-building/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A devastating fire claimed six lives and injured several others in a residential building located in Brooklyn, New York City, according to officials. The blaze broke out early Thursday morning, prompting a swift response from the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), which dispatched over 230 fire and emergency medical personnel to the scene near Sunset Park. The fire was initially reported at around 01:40 local time (06:40 GMT).\n\nUpon arrival, emergency responders discovered that the first and second floors of the building were engulfed in flames. The bodies of four individuals were found at the scene, while two others succumbed to their injuries in a critical condition shortly after being taken to the hospital. The FDNY reported that six civilians sustained injuries, including two who were critically injured, alongside three firefighters who also sustained injuries during the incident.\n\nThe cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Additionally, a crew specializing in hazardous materials was also dispatched to the scene due to the presence of a lithium-ion battery, although it remains unclear if this was directly related to the blaze. As reported by US media outlets, conflicting accounts emerged regarding the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the six victims, with some attributing their demise to events occurring in the hospital or during transportation to medical facilities.",
  "summary": "Six people have died after a large fire broke out in a residential building in Brooklyn, New York City, officials say. Several others were hurt in the blaze, which occurred early on Thursday morning, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) said in a statement. More than 230 fire and emergency medical personnel were sent [...] The post Six dead and others injured in fire at Brooklyn building…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Six dead, several injured in New York house fire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/six-dead-several-injured-in-new-york-house-fire",
        "published": "2026-11-05T14:50:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "Six dead and others injured in fire at New York City building",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/six-dead-and-others-injured-in-fire-at-new-york-city-building",
        "published": "2026-11-05T15:00:12.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}