Up to date on: Aug 15, 2025 10:03 pm IST
A large hearth erupted at a seven-story condominium constructing on Manhattan’s Higher East Aspect, NYC. Movies from the scene present firefighters battling intense flames.
A large hearth erupted Friday at a seven-story condominium constructing on Manhattan’s Higher East Aspect. Firefighters arrived at East ninety fifth Avenue, between First and Second Avenues, shortly after 10 a.m., in keeping with NBC New York.
Witnesses reported what seemed like an explosion simply earlier than flames and smoke crammed the air.
“I heard an explosion from my constructing simply reverse the fireplace, and appeared exterior and noticed all of the smoke within the skies,” Joann Sowma instructed Each day Mail.
Movies from the scene present firefighters battling intense flames on the constructing’s rooftop as thick black smoke billowed into the skyline. Greater than 100 firefighters and EMS personnel responded to the incident and stay on web site.
What induced the fireplace?
In accordance with ABC 7, the third-alarm hearth was sparked by a buildup of fuel within the constructing’s basement. The constructing’s superintendent was within the basement on the time of the incident and is at present being handled for a minor damage.
