FDNY Responds to Fire Near Richmond Terrace and Andros Avenue on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A significant emergency response unfolded on Staten Island Friday afternoon after a fire broke out near Richmond Terrace and Andros Avenue, drawing a large response from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY).
According to preliminary reports and emergency radio transmissions, the blaze was first reported at approximately 3:40 p.m. after multiple callers alerted dispatchers to heavy smoke and visible flames coming from the area. FDNY units were rapidly deployed as firefighters worked to determine the extent of the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby buildings and surrounding properties.
Witnesses in the area reported seeing thick smoke rising above the neighborhood as emergency vehicles arrived at the scene with lights and sirens activated. Firefighters quickly established operational zones while crews began attacking the fire from multiple sides. Additional units were reportedly requested as a precaution due to concerns about the potential for the blaze to extend to nearby structures.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact source of the fire or whether the incident involved a residential, commercial, or industrial property. Emergency personnel were seen moving hoses into position while traffic in the surrounding area experienced temporary disruptions as first responders secured the scene.
As of Friday evening, officials had not released information regarding injuries or the extent of property damage. FDNY personnel remained on scene working to contain hotspots and assess structural conditions while investigators prepared to examine the cause of the fire once the area was deemed safe.
Residents nearby were urged to avoid the immediate area and allow emergency crews space to operate safely. Smoke conditions were reported in surrounding streets, and officials encouraged community members to keep windows closed if they were located close to the scene.
The incident prompted concern among local residents, many of whom gathered at a distance as firefighters continued suppression efforts. Several community members praised the rapid response by FDNY crews, noting the speed at which emergency personnel arrived after the first reports of smoke.
An official update from the FDNY is expected once firefighters complete containment operations and investigators begin determining how the fire started. Authorities are also expected to provide additional details regarding any road closures, structural damage, or potential impacts to nearby properties.
The situation remains under active investigation.