67th St. House on Fire Again – One Person Died
Around 8:00 am, there was a three-alarm fire at 1237 – 67th Street. This is the house that squatters lived in and there had been FIVE fires within two years at this location (Info)(Source: five fires) It took until 10:25 am to put the fire out.
Firefighters from Staten Island were called in as well.
Last Summer, this building was sealed. (Info) This morning, the firefighters had to work against cinder blocks and boards that were sealing the building to get to the fire. (See videos)
A 40-year-old woman was found in the alleyway. (Source) The fire department’s Deputy Assistant David Simms said the woman was squatting in the alley and basement of the building. RIP.
FDNY units continue to operate at a 3-alarm fire at 1237 67th Street in Brooklyn. pic.twitter.com/wEXS4w89ZI
— FDNY (@FDNY) February 18, 2025
New 12 showed the front of the house and the neighbor’s home. The front of the house has graffiti on it! The neighbors house was damaged! How awful for the neighbors!
Hugs,
marlene
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