Man in Custody after Staten Island Fire

    April 17, 2025
    FDNY firefighters encountered heavy fire showing from the back of the multi-family house.

    A man was taken into custody at a three-alarm fire on Staten Island Wednesday.

    Heavy flames were engulfing the back of the multi-family home, FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief David Simms told WABC.

    The fire spread to other houses. 

    Neighbors said the man being taken into custody say he has a history of erratic behavior.

    There were no injuries. 

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