FDNY takes on three-alarm blaze at Staten Island church
By Lloyd Mitchell and Emily DavenportPosted on
A fire broke out in a Staten Island church on Tuesday night.
Photo by Lloyd Mitchell
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A three-alarm fire left an old church site heavily damaged in Staten Island on Tuesday night.
At 6:58 p.m. on Oct. 8, FDNY personnel responded to 1074 Castleton Ave. to find heavy fire throughout the second and third floors. Firefighters attempted an aggressive interior attack but, due to heavy fire conditions, were forced out and into a defensive operation.
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A firefighter battles heavy smoke and fire while battling a three alarm fire at 1074 Castleton Avenue.Photo by Lloyd MitchellA firefighter battles heavy smoke and fire while battling a three alarm fire at 1074 Castleton Avenue.Photo by Lloyd Mitchell
A tower ladder used six hose to knock down the main body of fire. The fire was placed under control at 9:31 p.m.
Eight firefighters and one civilian with non-life-threatening injuries were taken to area hospitals for treatment.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Fire Marshal.
A firefighter battles heavy smoke and fire while battling a three alarm fire at 1074 Castleton Avenue.Photo by Lloyd MitchellA firefighter battles heavy smoke and fire while battling a three alarm fire at 1074 Castleton Avenue.Photo by Lloyd MitchellA firefighter battles heavy smoke and fire while battling a three alarm fire at 1074 Castleton Avenue.Photo by Lloyd MitchellOver a hundred thirty firefighters responded to a church fire at 1074 Castleton Avenue.Photo by Lloyd MitchellHeavy smoke and fire consumed the top floor of a church during a three alarm fire at 1074 Castleton Avenue.Photo by Lloyd Mitchell
