Building collapse reported in Brooklyn
The gist
A three-story building at 2625 Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn collapsed Wednesday, killing at least one person.
Rescuers searched the rubble for people still trapped as the cause remained unknown.
How it unfolded
- Nov 11, 2026A three-story building collapsed at 2625 Bedford Avenue in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, between Newkirk and Flatbush Avenues.
- Nov 11, 2026 16:01The FDNY received the call about the collapse at 4:01 p.m. Wednesday and sent a major technical rescue response.
- Nov 11, 2026 16:35The FDNY said two people were being treated and evaluated, with operations ongoing.
Key terms
- FDNY
- The full-service fire department responsible for fire suppression, hazardous materials response, emergency medical services and rescue in New York City.
- NYPD
- The primary municipal law enforcement agency of New York City, one of the oldest and largest police departments in the United States.
- affordable housing
- Housing considered affordable to households earning at or below the median income, as measured by government affordability indexes.
Source: Wikipedia