Three-alarm fire in Bensonhurst building leaves nearly 30 residents displaced
BENSONHURST — A three-alarm fire destroyed a Bensonhurst building on Friday, leaving over two dozen residents displaced and leading to the discovery of an illegal home conversion.
The blaze broke out on the second floor of a two-story home on 85th Street between 19th Avenue and 20th Avenue on Friday, Feb. 14 at around 11:38 p.m., according to the FDNY. It spread to the attached house next door.
Approximately 33 units and 168 firefighters rushed to the scene. Officials declared the fire under control at 2:49 a.m. One firefighter sustained minor injuries.