Firefighters took on a significant blaze that engulfed two residences. According to ABC7NY, the fire at 12 Townsend Avenue escalated to a 3-alarm event and was brought under control by 8:42 p.m. without any injuries reported.
As flames erupted, 106 firefighters and EMS personnel from about 33 units converged on the scene to combat the fire, which began just before 8 p.m. last night. It appears the fire took root in the rear of the homes located at 12 and 14 Townsend Ave, then rapidly spread through their structures. "The guys did a great job of stopping it and saved a good amount of property," FDNY Battalion Chief Paholek told SILive.com. Despite heightened alarms and reports of burned homes, quick action prevented further disaster.
There was visible evidence of the aftermath, with firefighters being observed through the large, busted-out second and third-floor windows as they searched the blackened homes. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and FDNY Fire Marshals are expected to determine its origin. More information on the fire's inception and spread will be shared pending the conclusion of this inquiry.
