One Man Killed, Another Critically Injured in UES Fire
1576 2nd Ave, Upper East Side, Manhattan
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Summary
- A man was killed and another suffered serious injuries in a three-alarm fire in an Upper East Side apartment building Wednesday morning.
- At about 8:30 a.m., firefighters responded to reports of visible smoke on the second floor of the building at 1576 2nd Avenue.
- When firefighters arrived, they confirmed a fire on the second floor.
- Upon searching the building, firefighters located two victims with serious injuries on the second and fourth floors.
- One man was pronounced dead after being transported to a hospital, while the second victim’s injuries were described as life-threatening. A firefighter also reportedly suffered a minor injury.
- A total of 200 firefighters assisted in the effort to contain the 3-alarm blaze.
- Firefighters reported that large amounts of clutter in the building hampered their efforts.
- The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Timeline
Firefighters advise one person was fatally injured in the fire and a second person sustained life-threatening injuries.
Firefighters report they may need additional units to respond.
Firefighters report one of the injured people sustained life-threatening injuries.
Firefighters advise two injured people have been transported to a hospital by ambulance.
Firefighters advise clutter in some areas of the building is slowing their ability to extinguish the fire.
Firefighters have requested a third-alarm response to the fire.
Firefighters advise two people were injured at the fire scene.
Police at the scene now advise one person is injured at the fire scene.
Video from Citizen users shows heavy smoke in the area near the fire.
Police advise no injuries have been reported at the fire scene.
FDNY have called a second alarm on the fire, requesting more units to the scene.
A stretch of southbound Second Avenue is closed off while FDNY respond to the fire, according to police. Traffic is being directed westbound on 83rd Street, police report.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1576 2nd Ave.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1576 1st Ave.
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Firefighters are responding to a report of visible smoke on the second floor of a building.
Incident reported at E 82nd St & 2nd Ave.
Firefighters advise one person was fatally injured in the fire and a second person sustained life-threatening injuries.
Firefighters report they may need additional units to respond.
Firefighters report one of the injured people sustained life-threatening injuries.
Firefighters advise two injured people have been transported to a hospital by ambulance.
Firefighters advise clutter in some areas of the building is slowing their ability to extinguish the fire.
Firefighters have requested a third-alarm response to the fire.
Firefighters advise two people were injured at the fire scene.
Police at the scene now advise one person is injured at the fire scene.
Video from Citizen users shows heavy smoke in the area near the fire.
Police advise no injuries have been reported at the fire scene.
FDNY have called a second alarm on the fire, requesting more units to the scene.
A stretch of southbound Second Avenue is closed off while FDNY respond to the fire, according to police. Traffic is being directed westbound on 83rd Street, police report.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1576 2nd Ave.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1576 1st Ave.
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Firefighters are responding to a report of visible smoke on the second floor of a building.
Incident reported at E 82nd St & 2nd Ave.
Firefighters advise one person was fatally injured in the fire and a second person sustained life-threatening injuries.
Firefighters report they may need additional units to respond.
Firefighters report one of the injured people sustained life-threatening injuries.
Firefighters advise two injured people have been transported to a hospital by ambulance.
Firefighters advise clutter in some areas of the building is slowing their ability to extinguish the fire.
Firefighters have requested a third-alarm response to the fire.
Firefighters advise two people were injured at the fire scene.
Police at the scene now advise one person is injured at the fire scene.
Video from Citizen users shows heavy smoke in the area near the fire.
Police advise no injuries have been reported at the fire scene.
FDNY have called a second alarm on the fire, requesting more units to the scene.
A stretch of southbound Second Avenue is closed off while FDNY respond to the fire, according to police. Traffic is being directed westbound on 83rd Street, police report.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1576 2nd Ave.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1576 1st Ave.
Citizen user @erica2490 shows Smoke Condition in Building.
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Citizen user @CCGHM shows Smoke Condition in Building.
Citizen user @jazxyj shows Smoke Condition in Building.
Firefighters are responding to a report of visible smoke on the second floor of a building.
Incident reported at E 82nd St & 2nd Ave.
Firefighters advise one person was fatally injured in the fire and a second person sustained life-threatening injuries.
Firefighters report they may need additional units to respond.
Firefighters report one of the injured people sustained life-threatening injuries.
Firefighters advise two injured people have been transported to a hospital by ambulance.
Firefighters advise clutter in some areas of the building is slowing their ability to extinguish the fire.
Firefighters have requested a third-alarm response to the fire.
Firefighters advise two people were injured at the fire scene.
Police at the scene now advise one person is injured at the fire scene.
Video from Citizen users shows heavy smoke in the area near the fire.
Police advise no injuries have been reported at the fire scene.
FDNY have called a second alarm on the fire, requesting more units to the scene.
A stretch of southbound Second Avenue is closed off while FDNY respond to the fire, according to police. Traffic is being directed westbound on 83rd Street, police report.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1576 2nd Ave.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1576 1st Ave.
Citizen user @erica2490 shows Smoke Condition in Building.
Citizen user @funx2020 shows Smoke Condition in Building.
Citizen user @CCGHM shows Smoke Condition in Building.
Citizen user @jazxyj shows Smoke Condition in Building.
Firefighters are responding to a report of visible smoke on the second floor of a building.
Incident reported at E 82nd St & 2nd Ave.
Firefighters advise one person was fatally injured in the fire and a second person sustained life-threatening injuries.
Firefighters report they may need additional units to respond.
Firefighters report one of the injured people sustained life-threatening injuries.
Firefighters advise two injured people have been transported to a hospital by ambulance.
Firefighters advise clutter in some areas of the building is slowing their ability to extinguish the fire.
Firefighters have requested a third-alarm response to the fire.
Firefighters advise two people were injured at the fire scene.
Police at the scene now advise one person is injured at the fire scene.
Video from Citizen users shows heavy smoke in the area near the fire.
Police advise no injuries have been reported at the fire scene.
FDNY have called a second alarm on the fire, requesting more units to the scene.
A stretch of southbound Second Avenue is closed off while FDNY respond to the fire, according to police. Traffic is being directed westbound on 83rd Street, police report.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1576 2nd Ave.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1576 1st Ave.
Citizen user @erica2490 shows Smoke Condition in Building.
Citizen user @funx2020 shows Smoke Condition in Building.
Citizen user @CCGHM shows Smoke Condition in Building.
Citizen user @jazxyj shows Smoke Condition in Building.
Firefighters are responding to a report of visible smoke on the second floor of a building.
Incident reported at E 82nd St & 2nd Ave.
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It's finally out. The firefighters did an incredible job. 100+ year old buildings like that don't always end up standing. I feel horrible for the deli that just opened a few months ago too in what was long an empty storefront
@cstockmal we are and posting it on next door later
FDNY bravest the best first responders in the world ! New Yorkers are proud of your work and professionalism ! Thank you and God Bless you !
I work in that deli! The fire started in seconds. I’m sorry for the person that died 💔
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It's finally out. The firefighters did an incredible job. 100+ year old buildings like that don't always end up standing. I feel horrible for the deli that just opened a few months ago too in what was long an empty storefront
@cstockmal we are and posting it on next door later
FDNY bravest the best first responders in the world ! New Yorkers are proud of your work and professionalism ! Thank you and God Bless you !
I work in that deli! The fire started in seconds. I’m sorry for the person that died 💔
@rootamins Are you paying these ppl you’re asking for information from🤔Basically they’ll be doing “YOUR” Job. Do the Footwork🤦🏾♀️
Hoarding is a mental illness. Check on your loved ones & get them help if they're hoarders.
It's finally out. The firefighters did an incredible job. 100+ year old buildings like that don't always end up standing. I feel horrible for the deli that just opened a few months ago too in what was long an empty storefront
@cstockmal we are and posting it on next door later
FDNY bravest the best first responders in the world ! New Yorkers are proud of your work and professionalism ! Thank you and God Bless you !
I work in that deli! The fire started in seconds. I’m sorry for the person that died 💔
@rootamins Are you paying these ppl you’re asking for information from🤔Basically they’ll be doing “YOUR” Job. Do the Footwork🤦🏾♀️
Hoarding is a mental illness. Check on your loved ones & get them help if they're hoarders.
It's finally out. The firefighters did an incredible job. 100+ year old buildings like that don't always end up standing. I feel horrible for the deli that just opened a few months ago too in what was long an empty storefront
@cstockmal we are and posting it on next door later
FDNY bravest the best first responders in the world ! New Yorkers are proud of your work and professionalism ! Thank you and God Bless you !
I work in that deli! The fire started in seconds. I’m sorry for the person that died 💔
@rootamins Are you paying these ppl you’re asking for information from🤔Basically they’ll be doing “YOUR” Job. Do the Footwork🤦🏾♀️
Hoarding is a mental illness. Check on your loved ones & get them help if they're hoarders.
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It's finally out. The firefighters did an incredible job. 100+ year old buildings like that don't always end up standing. I feel horrible for the deli that just opened a few months ago too in what was long an empty storefront
@cstockmal we are and posting it on next door later
FDNY bravest the best first responders in the world ! New Yorkers are proud of your work and professionalism ! Thank you and God Bless you !
I work in that deli! The fire started in seconds. I’m sorry for the person that died 💔
@rootamins Are you paying these ppl you’re asking for information from🤔Basically they’ll be doing “YOUR” Job. Do the Footwork🤦🏾♀️
Hoarding is a mental illness. Check on your loved ones & get them help if they're hoarders.