{"id":195493,"date":"2026-04-13T15:09:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T15:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/195493\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T15:09:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T15:09:13","slug":"massive-fire-breaks-out-in-borough-park-building-injuring-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/195493\/","title":{"rendered":"Massive fire breaks out in Borough Park building, injuring 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BOROUGH PARK \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-380351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_1235b-2-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"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.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"  \/>A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann<\/p>\n<p>The store was packed to the ceiling, in some places, with cardboard boxes and plastic tubs of merchandise.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the fast-moving conditions, the flames did not spread to adjoining structures. \u201cWe that take as a win, and thank God we were able to contain it to the original fire building,\u201d said FDNY Assistant Chief Michael Myers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-380350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_1274b-2-600x396.jpg\" alt=\"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.\" width=\"600\" height=\"396\"  \/>A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The city\u2019s Department of Buildings issued full vacate orders for 5311 and 5313 Fort Hamilton Parkway, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/brooklyn.news12.com\/fdny-crews-are-battling-a-three-alarm-fire-at-businesses-in-borough-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">News12 Brooklyn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-380349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_1369b-2-600x478.jpg\" alt=\"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.\" width=\"600\" height=\"478\"  \/>A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-380348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_1344b-2-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"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.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"  \/>A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-380346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_1437b-2-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"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.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"  \/>A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-380344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_1550b-2-600x424.jpg\" alt=\"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.\" width=\"600\" height=\"424\"  \/>A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-380343\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_1425b-2-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"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.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"  \/>A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-380342\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_1518b-2-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"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.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"  \/>A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-380341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_1301b-2-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"  \/>A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-380356\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_1295b-2-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"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.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"  \/>A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-380357\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_1400b-2-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"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.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"  \/>A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-380358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_1220b-2-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"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.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"  \/>A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-380359\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_1470b-2-439x600.jpg\" alt=\"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.\" width=\"439\" height=\"600\"  \/>A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-380345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_1532b-2-475x600.jpg\" alt=\"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.\" width=\"475\" height=\"600\"  \/>A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-380355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_1524b-2-460x600.jpg\" alt=\"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.\" width=\"460\" height=\"600\"  \/>A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. Hermann<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-380360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_1286b-2-434x600.jpg\" alt=\"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.\" width=\"434\" height=\"600\"  \/>A three-alarm fire broke out at 5311 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Photo: Marc A. 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