Crime & Safety

High-Rise Fire Near Atlantic Terminal

Blaze quickly extinguished; no injuries reported.

The New York Fire Department responded to a blaze in a high-rise near Atlantic Terminal earlier Monday afternoon.

The fire occurred in an apartment on the 11th floor at 161 S. Elliott Place at approximately 4 p.m., according to fire officials. The structure is a Mitchell-Lama co-op building with 200 apartments.

65 firefighters from 12 units helped put out the fire at 4:23 p.m., according to FDNY.

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No injuries were reported.


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