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Two people displaced following house fire in Crown Heights

It happened just after 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at a three-story house located at 97 Utica Ave.

Melissa Rose Cooper

Mar 24, 2026, 5:57 PM

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At least two people are displaced after a fire in Crown Heights.

It happened just after 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at a three-story house located at 97 Utica Ave.

Firefighters were able to quickly get the fire under control. Investigators say initial reports point to lithium batteries as a possible cause.

No injuries were reported. The Red Cross is assisting displaced residents.

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