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FDNY · BROOKLYN · Fire

Fire Reported in Basement of 72 Orange Street in Brooklyn

FDNY units are responding to a reported fire in the basement of 72 Orange Street, between Hicks Street and Henry Street in Brooklyn. The incident was initiated by a telephone alarm at Box 497.

Location
72 Orange Street
FDNY alarm box
Box 0497
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Updates

  1. Radio Units reported the fire is under control and are being released.
  2. Fire Reported in Basement of 72 Orange Street in BrooklynFire in the basement; cross streets Hicks Street to Henry Street; telephone alarm
  3. Fire Reported at 72 Orange Street in Brooklyn
  4. Radio Units reported a fire in the basement at 72 Orange Street.

Units on this call

Battalion 31

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