Crime & Safety

Boerum Hill Christmas Fire "Accidental"

Bergen Street fire explained

The fire that between Bond and Nevins streets on Christmas Night has been deemed accidental by the Fire Department.

The cause was bad electrical wiring between the first and second floors.

Two firefighters were taken to the hospital and treated for minor injuries but there were no "serious injuries from the fire," said a Fire Department spokesperson.

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