Brooklyn Fire Tragedy: Pakistani Immigrant Dies After Ladder Malfunction

Brooklyn Fire Claims Life of Pakistani Immigrant After Ladder Failure

A tragic fire in Brooklyn resulted in the death of Ashiq Hussain, a 53-year-old Pakistani immigrant, due to a malfunctioning rescue ladder.

The Incident

The incident occurred near 3902 Ninth Avenue in Sunset Park. Hussain was attempting to escape from a third-story window when the ladder retracted as he stepped onto it. The event was captured on video, showing the firefighter at the top managing to hold on, while Hussain fell.

Investigation Underway

FDNY officials have launched a full investigation into both the cause of the fire and the ladder malfunction. The ladder has been taken out of service.

Family Demands Answers

Hussain's family is demanding answers and suggesting that the incident could have been prevented. Two other residents suffered from smoke inhalation, and one firefighter sustained a leg injury.