An FDNY firefighter went into cardiac arrest as he battled an inferno at a multi-family home in Brooklyn Sunday and stays hospitalized in essential situation, officers mentioned.
The firefighter, who was not recognized, suffered the medical episode that left him in essential situation after greater than 100 first responders rushed to the scene at 1133 Lafayette Ave. in Bushwick round 11:30 a.m., the FDNY and mayor’s officer mentioned.
The firefighter was handled on the scene by medics earlier than he was taken to Wyckoff Heights Medical Middle. He was then transferred to Lenox Hill Hospital for ongoing medical care.
Officers haven’t launched his identification as they work to inform relations.
Two different firefighters and two civilians additionally suffered minor accidents from the two-alarm blaze that unfold throughout a number of flooring and the cockloft of the four-story constructing, the division mentioned.
The flames had been beneath management about two hours after the FDNY reached the scene.
The reason for the hearth was not instantly recognized.
