Upper West Side Fire: Building Evacuated After 4-Alarm Blaze
CBS New YorkJanuary 5, 20263 min11,160 views
3 connectionsΒ·5 entities in this videoβDevastating Fire on the Upper West Side
- π A massive 4-alarm fire broke out at an apartment building on 107th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, displacing dozens of families ahead of the holidays.
- β οΈ The FDNY responded within 3 minutes to the blaze, which began on the top floors and spread rapidly due to the building not being fireproof.
- π Approximately 150 FDNY and emergency personnel responded to the incident.
Injuries and Rescues
- π©Ή Three residents and three firefighters were treated for minor injuries.
- π Witnesses described firefighters bravely entering the building to rescue people, including elderly residents and a man in a wheelchair.
- π§ Tearful reunions occurred at a local church where the Red Cross registered 45 people, including four children, for temporary hotel accommodations.
Building Damage and Evacuation
- π₯ The fire caused significant damage, with parts of the exterior falling to the street.
- ποΈ Due to concerns about structural stability, firefighters were removed from the roof and used tower ladders to extinguish the flames.
- π« A full vacate order has been issued for the building by the department of buildings because of the extensive damage.
Ongoing Investigation
- π The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
- π€ Neighbors are being highlighted for their efforts in helping others escape the inferno.
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