FDNY lieutenant rescues trapped resident from Brooklyn apartment fire

Quick action by Ladder 102 officer saves life during Clinton Avenue blaze

Brooklyn, NY – A fast-moving apartment fire in Brooklyn prompted a dramatic rescue after a trapped resident was pulled to safety by an FDNY lieutenant as conditions worsened inside the building. The fire broke out Monday evening in a high-rise residential structure, drawing a rapid emergency response.

Firefighters responded around 6 p.m. to 201 Clinton Avenue, a 14-story fireproof multiple dwelling. During the incident, crews encountered a dangerous situation on an upper floor as smoke and heat intensified.

Lifesaving rescue amid deteriorating conditions

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