Massive Five-Alarm Fire Tears Through Boro Park Matzah Bakery Overnight

By Yisroel R.

A massive five-alarm fire broke out around 2 a.m. at the Boro Park Matzah Bakery on 36th Street near 13th Avenue, sending huge flames into the night sky and prompting an intense, hours-long firefighting operation. Heavy fire conditions were visible from blocks away as dozens of FDNY units rushed to the scene.

More than 175 personnel responded, and part of the building collapsed during the incident. Crews battled the blaze through the early morning, aided by helicopters overhead, and officials said it took hours to bring the main body of the fire under control. 

At around 5:30 a.m., the fire was declared under control, but it later rekindled, prompting another major emergency response. As of the early morning hours, the fire is still not fully extinguished, and firefighters remain on the scene working to put it out.

At least one firefighter was injured during the incident and received medical attention at the scene. There were additional minor injuries reported, and all are in stable condition.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Fire officials have not yet released details on how the blaze started or the full extent of the damage to the bakery and surrounding structures. Residents are urged to avoid the area as emergency crews continue to operate on scene.

photos: Zevi Klein, Duvid Jaroslowicz, Ari Freund