Midtown, Manhattan
Large Generator Fire Erupts From Roof of Office Building Near St. Patrick's Day Parade
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Summary
A massive blaze broke out in New York City today, just as St. Patrick's Day festivities were underway. Smoke could be seen for miles near the parade route and over the river.
The fire sparked on the roof of a 28-story building and involved a backup generator and HVAC system, and fueled by 100 gallons of diesel fuel.
Three people, including a police officer and an EMS lieutenant, sustained minor injuries.
A massive blaze broke out in New York City today, just as St. Patrick's Day festivities were underway. Smoke could be seen for miles near the parade route and over the river.
The fire sparked on the roof of a 28-story building and involved a backup generator and HVAC system, and fueled by 100 gallons of diesel fuel.
Three people, including a police officer and an EMS lieutenant, sustained minor injuries.
A massive blaze broke out in New York City today, just as St. Patrick's Day festivities were underway. Smoke could be seen for miles near the parade route and over the river.
The fire sparked on the roof of a 28-story building and involved a backup generator and HVAC system, and fueled by 100 gallons of diesel fuel.
Three people, including a police officer and an EMS lieutenant, sustained minor injuries.
A massive blaze broke out in New York City today, just as St. Patrick's Day festivities were underway. Smoke could be seen for miles near the parade route and over the river.
The fire sparked on the roof of a 28-story building and involved a backup generator and HVAC system, and fueled by 100 gallons of diesel fuel.
Three people, including a police officer and an EMS lieutenant, sustained minor injuries.
A massive blaze broke out in New York City today, just as St. Patrick's Day festivities were underway. Smoke could be seen for miles near the parade route and over the river.
The fire sparked on the roof of a 28-story building and involved a backup generator and HVAC system, and fueled by 100 gallons of diesel fuel.
Three people, including a police officer and an EMS lieutenant, sustained minor injuries.
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Three people have minor injuries, including an EMS lieutenant.
The injured officer is receiving hospital care.
Firefighters placed the roof fire under control.
Fire operations are de-escalating, but risk remains moderate.
A police officer is being evaluated for minor injuries.
Firefighters report that all visible fire is contained and primary searches showed no further risks.
Two hose lines are currently in operation to manage the roof fire.
Firefighters are increasing water pressure and searching the roof to see if the fire is causing any risks to other areas.
Firefighters have resolved the water pressure issues and are continuing to manage the roof fire.
Firefighters are using a stairwell to access the fire.
Firefighters report the fire involves ductwork.
Firefighters are experiencing water pressure issues on the top floor while addressing the roof fire. Firefighters are setting up multiple engines to relay additional water.
Firefighters are searching the area.
Firefighters report the roof fire involves the HVAC system. Two hoses are in use, with one actively operating.
Firefighters are managing a roof fire at a 28-story high-rise office building.
Firefighters updated the location.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 6 E 43rd St.
Firefighters are working to contain the roof fire, which involves a backup generator with 100 gallons of diesel fuel.
Firefighters are addressing a roof fire at an 8-story commercial building. There is 100 gallons of diesel fuel present on the roof, contributing to the fire.
Firefighters are responding to a fire confined to a commercial building's roof.
Multiple reports confirm smoke is visible from the roof at the location. Firefighters are on their way.
Citizen user video shows black smoke rising from a fire on the roof. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
Firefighters are responding to a report of smoke coming from the roof.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5th Ave & W 42nd St.
Three people have minor injuries, including an EMS lieutenant.
The injured officer is receiving hospital care.
Firefighters placed the roof fire under control.
Fire operations are de-escalating, but risk remains moderate.
A police officer is being evaluated for minor injuries.
Firefighters report that all visible fire is contained and primary searches showed no further risks.
Two hose lines are currently in operation to manage the roof fire.
Firefighters are increasing water pressure and searching the roof to see if the fire is causing any risks to other areas.
Firefighters have resolved the water pressure issues and are continuing to manage the roof fire.
Firefighters are using a stairwell to access the fire.
Firefighters report the fire involves ductwork.
Firefighters are experiencing water pressure issues on the top floor while addressing the roof fire. Firefighters are setting up multiple engines to relay additional water.
Firefighters are searching the area.
Firefighters report the roof fire involves the HVAC system. Two hoses are in use, with one actively operating.
Firefighters are managing a roof fire at a 28-story high-rise office building.
Firefighters updated the location.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 6 E 43rd St.
Firefighters are working to contain the roof fire, which involves a backup generator with 100 gallons of diesel fuel.
Firefighters are addressing a roof fire at an 8-story commercial building. There is 100 gallons of diesel fuel present on the roof, contributing to the fire.
Firefighters are responding to a fire confined to a commercial building's roof.
Multiple reports confirm smoke is visible from the roof at the location. Firefighters are on their way.
Citizen user video shows black smoke rising from a fire on the roof. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
Firefighters are responding to a report of smoke coming from the roof.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5th Ave & W 42nd St.
Three people have minor injuries, including an EMS lieutenant.
The injured officer is receiving hospital care.
Firefighters placed the roof fire under control.
Fire operations are de-escalating, but risk remains moderate.
A police officer is being evaluated for minor injuries.
Firefighters report that all visible fire is contained and primary searches showed no further risks.
Two hose lines are currently in operation to manage the roof fire.
Firefighters are increasing water pressure and searching the roof to see if the fire is causing any risks to other areas.
Firefighters have resolved the water pressure issues and are continuing to manage the roof fire.
Firefighters are using a stairwell to access the fire.
Firefighters report the fire involves ductwork.
Firefighters are experiencing water pressure issues on the top floor while addressing the roof fire. Firefighters are setting up multiple engines to relay additional water.
Firefighters are searching the area.
Firefighters report the roof fire involves the HVAC system. Two hoses are in use, with one actively operating.
Firefighters are managing a roof fire at a 28-story high-rise office building.
Firefighters updated the location.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 6 E 43rd St.
Firefighters are working to contain the roof fire, which involves a backup generator with 100 gallons of diesel fuel.
Firefighters are addressing a roof fire at an 8-story commercial building. There is 100 gallons of diesel fuel present on the roof, contributing to the fire.
Firefighters are responding to a fire confined to a commercial building's roof.
Multiple reports confirm smoke is visible from the roof at the location. Firefighters are on their way.
Citizen user video shows black smoke rising from a fire on the roof. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
Firefighters are responding to a report of smoke coming from the roof.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5th Ave & W 42nd St.
Three people have minor injuries, including an EMS lieutenant.
The injured officer is receiving hospital care.
Firefighters placed the roof fire under control.
Fire operations are de-escalating, but risk remains moderate.
A police officer is being evaluated for minor injuries.
Firefighters report that all visible fire is contained and primary searches showed no further risks.
Two hose lines are currently in operation to manage the roof fire.
Firefighters are increasing water pressure and searching the roof to see if the fire is causing any risks to other areas.
Firefighters have resolved the water pressure issues and are continuing to manage the roof fire.
Firefighters are using a stairwell to access the fire.
Firefighters report the fire involves ductwork.
Firefighters are experiencing water pressure issues on the top floor while addressing the roof fire. Firefighters are setting up multiple engines to relay additional water.
Firefighters are searching the area.
Firefighters report the roof fire involves the HVAC system. Two hoses are in use, with one actively operating.
Firefighters are managing a roof fire at a 28-story high-rise office building.
Firefighters updated the location.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 6 E 43rd St.
Firefighters are working to contain the roof fire, which involves a backup generator with 100 gallons of diesel fuel.
Firefighters are addressing a roof fire at an 8-story commercial building. There is 100 gallons of diesel fuel present on the roof, contributing to the fire.
Firefighters are responding to a fire confined to a commercial building's roof.
Multiple reports confirm smoke is visible from the roof at the location. Firefighters are on their way.
Citizen user video shows black smoke rising from a fire on the roof. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
Firefighters are responding to a report of smoke coming from the roof.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5th Ave & W 42nd St.
Three people have minor injuries, including an EMS lieutenant.
The injured officer is receiving hospital care.
Firefighters placed the roof fire under control.
Fire operations are de-escalating, but risk remains moderate.
A police officer is being evaluated for minor injuries.
Firefighters report that all visible fire is contained and primary searches showed no further risks.
Two hose lines are currently in operation to manage the roof fire.
Firefighters are increasing water pressure and searching the roof to see if the fire is causing any risks to other areas.
Firefighters have resolved the water pressure issues and are continuing to manage the roof fire.
Firefighters are using a stairwell to access the fire.
Firefighters report the fire involves ductwork.
Firefighters are experiencing water pressure issues on the top floor while addressing the roof fire. Firefighters are setting up multiple engines to relay additional water.
Firefighters are searching the area.
Firefighters report the roof fire involves the HVAC system. Two hoses are in use, with one actively operating.
Firefighters are managing a roof fire at a 28-story high-rise office building.
Firefighters updated the location.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 6 E 43rd St.
Firefighters are working to contain the roof fire, which involves a backup generator with 100 gallons of diesel fuel.
Firefighters are addressing a roof fire at an 8-story commercial building. There is 100 gallons of diesel fuel present on the roof, contributing to the fire.
Firefighters are responding to a fire confined to a commercial building's roof.
Multiple reports confirm smoke is visible from the roof at the location. Firefighters are on their way.
Citizen user video shows black smoke rising from a fire on the roof. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
Firefighters are responding to a report of smoke coming from the roof.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5th Ave & W 42nd St.
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It’s sad how people see this as a joke but if one of them families was there burning,I bet they would’ve been crying to GOD to save them.People instead of making fun of people getting hurt and making jokes,we should pray for them and their families.GOD is real and he’ll and heaven is real.
I pray for that police officer and that no one else especially firefighters and police don’t get hurt on this call. God bless and watch over everyone! Amen 🙏 🙏🙏
To everyone who is scared and worried rn remember to focus on what’s in your control and be kind to one another and yourself.
What does a fire have to do with the mayor? Like at least blame him for things he’s actually responsible for!
It’s sad how people see this as a joke but if one of them families was there burning,I bet they would’ve been crying to GOD to save them.People instead of making fun of people getting hurt and making jokes,we should pray for them and their families.GOD is real and he’ll and heaven is real.
I pray for that police officer and that no one else especially firefighters and police don’t get hurt on this call. God bless and watch over everyone! Amen 🙏 🙏🙏
To everyone who is scared and worried rn remember to focus on what’s in your control and be kind to one another and yourself.
What does a fire have to do with the mayor? Like at least blame him for things he’s actually responsible for!
It’s sad how people see this as a joke but if one of them families was there burning,I bet they would’ve been crying to GOD to save them.People instead of making fun of people getting hurt and making jokes,we should pray for them and their families.GOD is real and he’ll and heaven is real.
I pray for that police officer and that no one else especially firefighters and police don’t get hurt on this call. God bless and watch over everyone! Amen 🙏 🙏🙏
To everyone who is scared and worried rn remember to focus on what’s in your control and be kind to one another and yourself.
What does a fire have to do with the mayor? Like at least blame him for things he’s actually responsible for!
It’s sad how people see this as a joke but if one of them families was there burning,I bet they would’ve been crying to GOD to save them.People instead of making fun of people getting hurt and making jokes,we should pray for them and their families.GOD is real and he’ll and heaven is real.
I pray for that police officer and that no one else especially firefighters and police don’t get hurt on this call. God bless and watch over everyone! Amen 🙏 🙏🙏
To everyone who is scared and worried rn remember to focus on what’s in your control and be kind to one another and yourself.
What does a fire have to do with the mayor? Like at least blame him for things he’s actually responsible for!
It’s sad how people see this as a joke but if one of them families was there burning,I bet they would’ve been crying to GOD to save them.People instead of making fun of people getting hurt and making jokes,we should pray for them and their families.GOD is real and he’ll and heaven is real.
I pray for that police officer and that no one else especially firefighters and police don’t get hurt on this call. God bless and watch over everyone! Amen 🙏 🙏🙏
To everyone who is scared and worried rn remember to focus on what’s in your control and be kind to one another and yourself.
What does a fire have to do with the mayor? Like at least blame him for things he’s actually responsible for!
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