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Heroic rescues save Brooklyn victims after collapse

First responders rescue pregnant woman and others from Brooklyn building collapse rubble.

Nov 13, 2026

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Heroic rescues save Brooklyn victims after collapse

First responders rescue pregnant woman and others from Brooklyn building collapse rubble.

In brief

First responders rescue pregnant woman and others from Brooklyn building collapse rubble. First responders saved a pregnant woman and 18 others from Brooklyn building collapse that killed 8 people. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.

Brooklyn building collapse

Heroic rescues after catastrophic Brooklyn building collapse

First responders saved a pregnant woman and 18 others from Brooklyn building collapse that killed 8 people.

Rescue efforts begin

First responders searched for survivors in rubble for 24 hours amid torrential rain.

Fire chief explains risks

Jersey City Fire Chief Steve McGill warned of secondary collapses if debris is moved.

Pregnant woman rescued

An elite team of firefighters saved a six-month-pregnant woman from rubble.

Survivors rescued

All survivors were rescued within two hours by first responders.

Remaining victims

Four others died in rubble after being located overnight.

What it means

First responders saved a pregnant woman and 18 others from Brooklyn building collapse that killed 8 people.

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