BOROUGH PARK — A massive three-alarm fire broke out on Sunday afternoon at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway in Borough Park, triggering a response from 46 units and 141 fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel. No civilian injuries were reported, though one firefighter was transported to the hospital for evaluation of a minor injury.

Flames started in a ground floor clothing store at 1:45 p.m. and spread to the second floor and roof, as well as a one-story rear setback, according to the New York Fire Department.

A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, Apr 12, 2026. The fire was confined to a clothing store that was packed to the ceiling with boxes of merchandise. A person was arrested by Fire Marshals near the scene a short time later on suspicion of arson.A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann

The store was packed to the ceiling, in some places, with cardboard boxes and plastic tubs of merchandise.

Despite the fast-moving conditions, the flames did not spread to adjoining structures. “We that take as a win, and thank God we were able to contain it to the original fire building,” said FDNY Assistant Chief Michael Myers.

A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, Apr 12, 2026. The fire was confined to a clothing store that was packed to the ceiling with boxes of merchandise. A person was arrested by Fire Marshals near the scene a short time later on suspicion of arson.A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann

Fire marshals were on the scene throughout the operation and around 5:00 p.m. took an individual into custody on suspicion of arson. The investigation is ongoing.

The city’s Department of Buildings issued full vacate orders for 5311 and 5313 Fort Hamilton Parkway, according to News12 Brooklyn.

A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, Apr 12, 2026. The fire was confined to a clothing store that was packed to the ceiling with boxes of merchandise. A person was arrested by Fire Marshals near the scene a short time later on suspicion of arson.A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann
A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, Apr 12, 2026. The fire was confined to a clothing store that was packed to the ceiling with boxes of merchandise. A person was arrested by Fire Marshals near the scene a short time later on suspicion of arson.A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann
A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, Apr 12, 2026. The fire was confined to a clothing store that was packed to the ceiling with boxes of merchandise. A person was arrested by Fire Marshals near the scene a short time later on suspicion of arson.A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann
A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, Apr 12, 2026. The fire was confined to a clothing store that was packed to the ceiling with boxes of merchandise. A person was arrested by Fire Marshals near the scene a short time later on suspicion of arson.A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann
A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, Apr 12, 2026. The fire was confined to a clothing store that was packed to the ceiling with boxes of merchandise. A person was arrested by Fire Marshals near the scene a short time later on suspicion of arson.A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann
A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, Apr 12, 2026. The fire was confined to a clothing store that was packed to the ceiling with boxes of merchandise. A person was arrested by Fire Marshals near the scene a short time later on suspicion of arson.A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann
A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. HermannA three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann
A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, Apr 12, 2026. The fire was confined to a clothing store that was packed to the ceiling with boxes of merchandise. A person was arrested by Fire Marshals near the scene a short time later on suspicion of arson.A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann
A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, Apr 12, 2026. The fire was confined to a clothing store that was packed to the ceiling with boxes of merchandise. A person was arrested by Fire Marshals near the scene a short time later on suspicion of arson.A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann
A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, Apr 12, 2026. The fire was confined to a clothing store that was packed to the ceiling with boxes of merchandise. A person was arrested by Fire Marshals near the scene a short time later on suspicion of arson.A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann
A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, Apr 12, 2026. The fire was confined to a clothing store that was packed to the ceiling with boxes of merchandise. A person was arrested by Fire Marshals near the scene a short time later on suspicion of arson.A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann
A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, Apr 12, 2026. The fire was confined to a clothing store that was packed to the ceiling with boxes of merchandise. A person was arrested by Fire Marshals near the scene a short time later on suspicion of arson.A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann
A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, Apr 12, 2026. The fire was confined to a clothing store that was packed to the ceiling with boxes of merchandise. A person was arrested by Fire Marshals near the scene a short time later on suspicion of arson.A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann
A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, Apr 12, 2026. The fire was confined to a clothing store that was packed to the ceiling with boxes of merchandise. A person was arrested by Fire Marshals near the scene a short time later on suspicion of arson.A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann