Firefighters Battle Blaze on Upper West Side Apartment Building

Fire Outbreak on Upper West Side

• 🚒 Firefighters responded to a significant fire on the roof of a six-story apartment building.
• 📍 The incident occurred at 28 West 75th Street on the Upper West Side.

Firefighting Efforts

• ⚡ The fire, initially an all-hands response, quickly escalated to two alarms.
• 💨 Firefighters made progress by venting the roof and removing insulation, which appeared to be effective.
• 🏢 Crews were observed working both on top of and inside the apartment building.

Incident Status

• ✅ No injuries have been reported in connection with the fire.
• ⚠️ West 75th Street remains shut down between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West due to the ongoing fire department activity.
• 🔍 The fire is described as a fast-moving blaze that originated on the building's roof.