A three-alarm fire at the corner of Scott Avenue and Thomas Street in Brooklyn on Thursday sent a heavy cloud of smoke rolling over nearby blocks and brought traffic to a crawl as fire trucks packed the streets. The FDNY posted an alert urging residents to stay away from the smoke and shut their windows while crews worked the scene. Officials have not yet released any information about possible injuries or what sparked the blaze.
.@FDNY Three Alarm Fire: Scott Avenue & Thomas Street, Brooklyn. Expect smoke & traffic delays in the area. People nearby should avoid smoke and close windows. Multilingual & ASL Link: https://t.co/PosXqPHajp. pic.twitter.com/aeJxEHwLK6
— NYCEM - Notify NYC (@NotifyNYC) July 2, 2026
Official alerts and response
According to FDNY, units were operating at a three-alarm fire at Scott Avenue and Thomas Street, and people in the area were told to avoid smoke and keep their windows closed. The alert also warned that neighbors should expect both lingering smoke and traffic delays while firefighters remained on scene.
Health precautions and traffic guidance
The advisory went out through NotifyNYC, which echoed the FDNY warning about smoke conditions and congestion around the intersection. NYC Emergency Management advises closing windows and doors, limiting time outdoors, and setting air conditioners to recirculate during smoke events to cut down on indoor exposure.
What remains unclear
The initial alert did not include details about injuries, how much property was damaged, or what caused the fire, according to FDNY. City officials sometimes hold public briefings after multi‑alarm fires, and further information could follow. We will share any official updates as they are released by FDNY and other city agencies.
