Crime & Safety

Fire Engulfs 20-Unit Building In Boerum Hill

78 firefighters and emergency responders fought the blaze on Atlantic Avenue on Sunday night.

The fire department is investigating the fire.
The fire department is investigating the fire. (Peter Senzamici/Patch)

BROOKLYN, NY — A fire engulfed a 20-unit building on Atlantic Avenue around midnight on Sunday.

78 firefighters and emergency responders fought the blaze at 510 Atlantic Avenue, between Nevins Street and 3rd Avenue in Boerum Hill. The building contains a social services organization.

Firefighters got it under control just after 1 a.m.

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No injuries were reported, and the fire department is investigating the cause of the fire.

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