Firefighters brought a blaze under control in 40 minutes but a 64 year old man who was rushed to St. Luke’s Hospital in critical conditin by EMS subsequently died. ( Photo: Citizen) Two Fires, Two Deaths on the UWS in One 12-day Stretch In what could be a macabre coincidence, for the second time in less than two weeks, a fire erupted at 9:16 p.m. and an unconscious... News 25 Oct 2024 | 04:19
Two firefighters combat a fire in an Upper West Side apartment building on Oct. 12 in which one civilian was killed. ( Photo: Screenshot taken from Citizen video) UWS Fire Claims Life of 72-year-old Man A fire broke out at 208 West 88th Street on Saturday, Oct. 12, claiming the life of a 72-year-old man and injuring several... News 17 Oct 2024 | 02:49
An FDNY color guard streams pass the fountain in the vest pocket memorial park on W. 48th St. just of Eighth Ave. where friends and family members left red roses in memory of the 15 firefighters who died on 9-11 at Battalion 9, Engine 54, Truck 4 firehouse. It was the house that suffered the most casualties on 9-11. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly) West Side House That Lost 15 Firefighters on 9-11 Marks Another Solemn Day Fifteen times the bell tolled as it has every year since 9-11, 2001 when 15 firefighters from Battalion 9, Engine 54 and... News 24 Sep 2024 | 01:30
Firefighters on the on the early morning of February 5, 2023. Brendan Gaffney fifth from left. ( FDNY Medal Day Book 2024) Firefighter Brendan Gaffney Awarded for Brave Lithium-ion Battery Fire Rescue City Hall came alive with the sights and sounds of celebration on Wednesday June 5, as thousands of firefighters and their... News 16 Jun 2024 | 05:31
Members of Engine Company 76 and Ladder Company 22. FF James Lafferty second from right. ( FDNY Medal Day Book 2024) Firefighter James M. Lafferty Wins Medal for Courageous UWS Rescue City Hall came alive with the sights and sounds of celebration on Wednesday June 5, as thousands of firefighters and their... News 13 Jun 2024 | 02:11
An e-bike fire on Madison St. in Chinatown killed four people in June. ( Photo by Carly Barovick ) Lithium Batteries Drive Fire Death Toll to 106 Across City in ‘23, Highest in 20 years Raging fires from defective lithium batteries caused 18 deaths across the city in 2023, including eight in Manhattan alone.... News 30 Jan 2024 | 02:01
Lithium-ion batteries, if improperly stored, can cause explosions and outbreaks of fire. Seventeen people have been killed in New York City so far this year from fires attributed to faulty batteries, the FDNY says. ( Source: Office of Council Member Gale Brewer) FDNY Issues Violations on UWS Delivery Center for Dangerous Lithium-Ion Batteries FDNY’s Special Inspection Unit slapped two violations on an Upper West Side quick delivery center for failing to properly... News 11 Dec 2023 | 05:27
Charred remains of e-bikes are stacked on the corner of Madison St. where the fire originated. Photo: Carly Barovick Four Dead After Lithium-Ion Batteries Ignite Fatal Fire in Lower Manhattan A three-alarm fire that broke out early in the morning of June 20th claimed the lives of four people and left two women in... News 21 Jun 2023 | 03:04
The Fierro’s kitchen after the devastating fire raced through the clutter-filled SOHO apartment on May 29. Photo: SoHo guy Fire Tragedy: Soho Blaze Claims 2nd Life: 70 year-old Son Follows Death of 95 Year Old Father A two alarm blaze at 104 Sullivan Street in Soho on May 29 has claimed a second victim, Straus News has learned. The 70 year... News 02 Jun 2023 | 11:03
Fire erupted on the third floor of an unoccupied commercial building one block north of MSG on W. 35th St. on April 14th. Photo: Keith J. Kelly One Firefighter Injured Battling Blaze One Block from Madison Sq. Garden One firefighter was injured as a blaze erupted in a commerical building one block north of Madison Square Garden erupted... News 17 Apr 2023 | 12:21
FDNY emergency personnel at the scene of the accident that killled 30-year-old Samuel Waisbren. ( Photo: Courtesy FDNY via Twitter) Questions Follow Fatal Elevator Accident The city is investigating the death of a 30-year-old man who was crushed by an elevator in Kips Bay apartment building last... News 26 Aug 2019 | 10:40
