Two-Alarm Fire in East Village Business
47 Avenue A, East Village, Manhattan
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Summary
- A two-alarm fire broke out in a stationary shop in the East Village, causing heavy amounts of smoke late Monday afternoon.
- At about 4:39 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of a commercial fire at 47 Avenue A, where the Essex Card Shop is located.
- Firefighters declared an “all hands” fire, which was quickly elevated to a second alarm, after arriving at the scene.
- Approximately 100 firefighters responded, according to Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, and the fire was placed under control after about an hour.
- No civilians were injured, although there were conflicting reports of firefighter injuries. Levine and ABC 7 reported no injuries, but AM New York reported that two firefighters were treated at an area hospital for non-life-threatening smoke-inhalation injuries.
- The Essex Card Shop, described by Levine as a “beloved local card shop,” was destroyed. A GoFundMe fundraiser has been organized by a family member on the store’s behalf with a goal of $50,000.
- However, the borough president said the damage could have been “far worse,” since the business manager was present and firefighters were stationed nearby.
- The cause of the fire is under investigation.
- According to a store manager’s comment to AM New York, the fire was in the back of the store.
Timeline
Firefighters report the fire is under control.
Following an extensive investigation of the premises, firefighters have not found anyone trapped or injured in the structure.
Firefighters believe they can bring the fire under control with current resources on scene.
Firefighters report the fire has been extinguished.
Firefighters report no one has been injured or trapped after searching the affected floor.
Firefighters report heavy fire on the first floor.
Citizen is OnAir.
Officers are blocking westbound traffic on Avenue B and E 3rd St.
Multiple Citizen users have shared a live video of heavy smoke in the area.
A second alarm has been transmitted, requesting additional engines to assist in extinguishing the fire.
The FDNY has transmitted an "all-hands" alert, meaning all units on the scene are actively working to bring the situation under control.
Firefighters at the scene have confirmed a fire in a store on the first floor of the building.
Firefighters have received an unconfirmed 911 report of a commercial building on fire.
Incident reported at 47 Avenue A.
Firefighters report the fire is under control.
Following an extensive investigation of the premises, firefighters have not found anyone trapped or injured in the structure.
Firefighters believe they can bring the fire under control with current resources on scene.
Firefighters report the fire has been extinguished.
Firefighters report no one has been injured or trapped after searching the affected floor.
Firefighters report heavy fire on the first floor.
Citizen is OnAir.
Officers are blocking westbound traffic on Avenue B and E 3rd St.
Multiple Citizen users have shared a live video of heavy smoke in the area.
A second alarm has been transmitted, requesting additional engines to assist in extinguishing the fire.
The FDNY has transmitted an "all-hands" alert, meaning all units on the scene are actively working to bring the situation under control.
Firefighters at the scene have confirmed a fire in a store on the first floor of the building.
Firefighters have received an unconfirmed 911 report of a commercial building on fire.
Incident reported at 47 Avenue A.
Firefighters report the fire is under control.
Following an extensive investigation of the premises, firefighters have not found anyone trapped or injured in the structure.
Firefighters believe they can bring the fire under control with current resources on scene.
Firefighters report the fire has been extinguished.
Firefighters report no one has been injured or trapped after searching the affected floor.
Firefighters report heavy fire on the first floor.
Citizen is OnAir.
Officers are blocking westbound traffic on Avenue B and E 3rd St.
Multiple Citizen users have shared a live video of heavy smoke in the area.
A second alarm has been transmitted, requesting additional engines to assist in extinguishing the fire.
The FDNY has transmitted an "all-hands" alert, meaning all units on the scene are actively working to bring the situation under control.
Firefighters at the scene have confirmed a fire in a store on the first floor of the building.
Firefighters have received an unconfirmed 911 report of a commercial building on fire.
Incident reported at 47 Avenue A.
Firefighters report the fire is under control.
Following an extensive investigation of the premises, firefighters have not found anyone trapped or injured in the structure.
Firefighters believe they can bring the fire under control with current resources on scene.
Firefighters report the fire has been extinguished.
Firefighters report no one has been injured or trapped after searching the affected floor.
Firefighters report heavy fire on the first floor.
Citizen is OnAir.
Officers are blocking westbound traffic on Avenue B and E 3rd St.
Multiple Citizen users have shared a live video of heavy smoke in the area.
A second alarm has been transmitted, requesting additional engines to assist in extinguishing the fire.
The FDNY has transmitted an "all-hands" alert, meaning all units on the scene are actively working to bring the situation under control.
Firefighters at the scene have confirmed a fire in a store on the first floor of the building.
Firefighters have received an unconfirmed 911 report of a commercial building on fire.
Incident reported at 47 Avenue A.
Firefighters report the fire is under control.
Following an extensive investigation of the premises, firefighters have not found anyone trapped or injured in the structure.
Firefighters believe they can bring the fire under control with current resources on scene.
Firefighters report the fire has been extinguished.
Firefighters report no one has been injured or trapped after searching the affected floor.
Firefighters report heavy fire on the first floor.
Citizen is OnAir.
Officers are blocking westbound traffic on Avenue B and E 3rd St.
Multiple Citizen users have shared a live video of heavy smoke in the area.
A second alarm has been transmitted, requesting additional engines to assist in extinguishing the fire.
The FDNY has transmitted an "all-hands" alert, meaning all units on the scene are actively working to bring the situation under control.
Firefighters at the scene have confirmed a fire in a store on the first floor of the building.
Firefighters have received an unconfirmed 911 report of a commercial building on fire.
Incident reported at 47 Avenue A.
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Prayers to them it’s been a lot going on and I also wish it was a lot of fdny and ambulances for the fire in Bronx that killed 17 people from not getting proper heat from these landlords and management, it needs to be more understanding for those in need and going through rough time because of covid and this pandemic we’re all humans and need to keep these emergency pandemic orders locked until we all are at some kind of comfortably and back normal . MAY GOD BLESS AND PROTECT US ALL SO WE CAN ALL LIVE THIS LIFE AND NOT HAVE SO MUCH ANXIETY 🙏🏾
That is Essex Card Shop. Oh no. The owners are so wonderful.
I’ll pay you 1million dollars to hold the camera still
I live up the block and thanks to Citizen app I found out quickly without having to go outside. They are very kindhearted people who own the store.
Prayers to them it’s been a lot going on and I also wish it was a lot of fdny and ambulances for the fire in Bronx that killed 17 people from not getting proper heat from these landlords and management, it needs to be more understanding for those in need and going through rough time because of covid and this pandemic we’re all humans and need to keep these emergency pandemic orders locked until we all are at some kind of comfortably and back normal . MAY GOD BLESS AND PROTECT US ALL SO WE CAN ALL LIVE THIS LIFE AND NOT HAVE SO MUCH ANXIETY 🙏🏾
That is Essex Card Shop. Oh no. The owners are so wonderful.
I’ll pay you 1million dollars to hold the camera still
I live up the block and thanks to Citizen app I found out quickly without having to go outside. They are very kindhearted people who own the store.
Prayers to them it’s been a lot going on and I also wish it was a lot of fdny and ambulances for the fire in Bronx that killed 17 people from not getting proper heat from these landlords and management, it needs to be more understanding for those in need and going through rough time because of covid and this pandemic we’re all humans and need to keep these emergency pandemic orders locked until we all are at some kind of comfortably and back normal . MAY GOD BLESS AND PROTECT US ALL SO WE CAN ALL LIVE THIS LIFE AND NOT HAVE SO MUCH ANXIETY 🙏🏾
That is Essex Card Shop. Oh no. The owners are so wonderful.
I’ll pay you 1million dollars to hold the camera still
I live up the block and thanks to Citizen app I found out quickly without having to go outside. They are very kindhearted people who own the store.
Prayers to them it’s been a lot going on and I also wish it was a lot of fdny and ambulances for the fire in Bronx that killed 17 people from not getting proper heat from these landlords and management, it needs to be more understanding for those in need and going through rough time because of covid and this pandemic we’re all humans and need to keep these emergency pandemic orders locked until we all are at some kind of comfortably and back normal . MAY GOD BLESS AND PROTECT US ALL SO WE CAN ALL LIVE THIS LIFE AND NOT HAVE SO MUCH ANXIETY 🙏🏾
That is Essex Card Shop. Oh no. The owners are so wonderful.
I’ll pay you 1million dollars to hold the camera still
I live up the block and thanks to Citizen app I found out quickly without having to go outside. They are very kindhearted people who own the store.
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Prayers to them it’s been a lot going on and I also wish it was a lot of fdny and ambulances for the fire in Bronx that killed 17 people from not getting proper heat from these landlords and management, it needs to be more understanding for those in need and going through rough time because of covid and this pandemic we’re all humans and need to keep these emergency pandemic orders locked until we all are at some kind of comfortably and back normal . MAY GOD BLESS AND PROTECT US ALL SO WE CAN ALL LIVE THIS LIFE AND NOT HAVE SO MUCH ANXIETY 🙏🏾
That is Essex Card Shop. Oh no. The owners are so wonderful.
I’ll pay you 1million dollars to hold the camera still
I live up the block and thanks to Citizen app I found out quickly without having to go outside. They are very kindhearted people who own the store.