The New York City Fire Department said Friday that 20 firefighters were injured while responding to a fire in a residential neighborhood.

The incident happened while firefighters were responding to a 4-alarm fire, which is considered a catastrophic event that most fire departments only encounter a few times per year.

“FDNY members are continuing to operate at a 4-alarm fire at 88 Shotwell Avenue on Staten Island,” the fire department said. “There are currently three Firefighters with serious injuries and 17 Firefighters with non-life-threatening injuries. The fire has been placed under control.”

FDNY members are continuing to operate at a 4-alarm fire at 88 Shotwell Avenue on Staten Island. There are currently three Firefighters with serious injuries and 17 Firefighters with non-life-threatening injuries. The fire has been placed under control. pic.twitter.com/lrRRHJxUuV

— FDNY (@FDNY) February 17, 2023

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