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Large Generator Fire Erupts From Roof of Office Building Near St. Patrick's Day Parade

6 E 43rd St, Midtown, Manhattan

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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.

Timeline

Three people have minor injuries, including an EMS lieutenant.

The injured officer is receiving hospital care.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical Branch 0788 in the borough of Manhattan with a progress report. 0788. Medical Branch Box 0788, at the end of this transmission, I'm going to release all units except for 08 Charlie and 08 Zebra. Potential is low to public safety personnel and civilians. There's still one green tag that was transported to Hospital 18. End of progress report. 07...

Firefighters placed the roof fire under control.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:21
Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. 7884, place this fire under control. 10-4, you're on the control time, 1123 hours, incineration hour in 36 minutes.

Fire operations are de-escalating, but risk remains moderate.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
0788, proceed. At the high-rise incident in Manhattan, fire operations continue. Potential is moderate to public safety personnel and civilians. Fire is beginning to de-escalate. Total patient count at this time is 1, green tag. Civilians will hold the units that are currently assigned. This concludes my progress report.10-4, time now is 1047 hours.

A police officer is being evaluated for minor injuries.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical Branch Director of Manhattan, box 0788, the citywide with the progress report. Medical Branch Director of Manhattan. 0788, just updating the last total patient count, still remains in 1, green tag. It's going to be an NYPD officer being evaluated in the truck. At conclusion of this report, Car 511 will be taking the box as Medical Branch... Director.

Firefighters report that all visible fire is contained and primary searches showed no further risks.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 8 to command. 788, all visible fire is knocked down at this time. All primary searches are negative on the roof, floor and the.... Can we have the Purple Bay officer respond to the command booth when they're 10-84? 10-4. Timeout port, 1040 hours, incineration.... 10-4.

Two hose lines are currently in operation to manage the roof fire.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:18
the stand fight battle in the inside of the building. Alright, 10-4, what's the status of the hose lines? We have two lines operating at this time. 10-4.

Firefighters are increasing water pressure and searching the roof to see if the fire is causing any risks to other areas.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Engine Company 7, acting Engine 3 to Manhattan. Engine 7, acting 3. Engine 7, acting 3 is in Engine 3's response area. 10-4. Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. Okay, 788, we have water on a fire at 55, the structure is still in the process of searching the roof area for extension. We are in the process of increasing our pressure. We're hooking up to...

Firefighters have resolved the water pressure issues and are continuing to manage the roof fire.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:18
Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. We have water and a fire at this time, we're going to cancel the 10-70. 10-4. Battalion 8, can we get a full report at this time?

Firefighters are using a stairwell to access the fire.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:27
Attention all units responding to and operating at all hands box 788, the attacked stairwell is stairwell S as in Sam. Attention all units responding to and operating at all hands box 788, the attacked stairwell is stairwell S as in Sam.

Firefighters report the fire involves ductwork.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Manhattan 1086 has been transmitted for box 8, address 6 East 43 Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue, fire in the ductwork of a commercial building. Manhattan 1086 has been transmitted for box 788, the address 6 East 43 Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue, fire in the ductwork of a commercial building.

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.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:22
Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. We're going to transmit a 10-70 in this box. We're having pressure problems on the top floor. 10-4. Ladder 21 to Manhattan.

Firefighters are searching the area.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. Okay, about 788, we're going to use all hands. We're going to go with the address 6 East 43. The building is 28 stories, 80 by 200, fireproof commercial. We have a fire in an 8-pack system on the roof, minor extension to the roof section. The fire is on the 28th floor. Right now we have two lines stretched, one in operation, the searches are in progress. One is a street, two is a 20-story commercial, three is a street, and four is a... It's an 8-story...

Firefighters report the roof fire involves the HVAC system. Two hoses are in use, with one actively operating.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Engine 263, acting 21 to Manhattan. Engine 263, acting. Frequency. 10-4. Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. We're going to change that signal to a 76. We have a 28-story commercial occupancy. We have fire in the HVAC system on the roof. We have two lines stretched at this time, one in operation. I'll get back to you with the... exposure.

Firefighters are managing a roof fire at a 28-story high-rise office building.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Manhattan announcing a SIDS for all hands, box 78, the updated address, 6 East 43 Street. High-rise office building, 28-story, 80 by 20 class 1, standpipe and stairway, S as in Sam, stairway, and fire tower. Lobby and class 3 panel for office building at 6 East 43 Street. Manhattan repeating the SIDS for all hands, box 78, the updated address, 6 East 43 Street. High-rise office building, 28 by 20 class 1, standpipe and stairway, S as in Sam, stairway, and fire tower.

Firefighters updated the location.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:16
Battalion 9. Battalion 9. Battalion 9, your address is going to be 6 East 43rd Street. You can transmit the all-in. 10-4.

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.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
10-5 box 788, 4 East 43 Street, commercial building, 8-story, 22 by 65, Class 1, access stairs, 7th and 8th floor. Window bars on floors 1 and 2, exposure 4 side. Backup generator on the roof with a 100 gallons of diesel. Open mezzanine area on 2nd floor, fire escape, exposure 4, side of the building. Manhattan Ladder 24. Manhattan Ladder 24.

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.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Manhattan announcing SIDS for 1075 box 788, 4 East 43 Street. Commercial building, 8-story, 22 by 65 Class 1. Access stairs on 7th and 8th. Window bars on 1 and 2, exposure 4 side. on the roof with a 100-gallon diesel. open mezzanine area on 2nd floor. Fire escape, exposure 4 side of building. Manhattan repeating the SIDS for 1075 box 788. 10-4.

Firefighters are responding to a fire confined to a commercial building's roof.

FDNY Citywide 1 · 0:27
Citywide announcement, an apartment, Manhattan, 1075 Box 788, the address 4 East 43 Street, between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue, foot. Confines of commercial building. Citywide announcement, an apartment, Manhattan, 1075 Box 788, the address 4 East 43 Street, between Madison Avenue, confined to commercial building. Time...

Multiple reports confirm smoke is visible from the roof at the location. Firefighters are on their way.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:27
Medic Adam to Mobile Command 2. Mobile Command, K. Mobile Command, we're getting multiple calls from smoke from the roof at East 43 Street and Madison. 10-4, East 43 and Madison. 10-4.

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.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:14
Attention, Engine 21. to phone alarm box 788, 5th Avenue and West 42 Street. Smoke from the roof. Engine 21.

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.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical Branch 0788 in the borough of Manhattan with a progress report. 0788. Medical Branch Box 0788, at the end of this transmission, I'm going to release all units except for 08 Charlie and 08 Zebra. Potential is low to public safety personnel and civilians. There's still one green tag that was transported to Hospital 18. End of progress report. 07...

Firefighters placed the roof fire under control.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:21
Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. 7884, place this fire under control. 10-4, you're on the control time, 1123 hours, incineration hour in 36 minutes.

Fire operations are de-escalating, but risk remains moderate.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
0788, proceed. At the high-rise incident in Manhattan, fire operations continue. Potential is moderate to public safety personnel and civilians. Fire is beginning to de-escalate. Total patient count at this time is 1, green tag. Civilians will hold the units that are currently assigned. This concludes my progress report.10-4, time now is 1047 hours.

A police officer is being evaluated for minor injuries.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical Branch Director of Manhattan, box 0788, the citywide with the progress report. Medical Branch Director of Manhattan. 0788, just updating the last total patient count, still remains in 1, green tag. It's going to be an NYPD officer being evaluated in the truck. At conclusion of this report, Car 511 will be taking the box as Medical Branch... Director.

Firefighters report that all visible fire is contained and primary searches showed no further risks.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 8 to command. 788, all visible fire is knocked down at this time. All primary searches are negative on the roof, floor and the.... Can we have the Purple Bay officer respond to the command booth when they're 10-84? 10-4. Timeout port, 1040 hours, incineration.... 10-4.

Two hose lines are currently in operation to manage the roof fire.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:18
the stand fight battle in the inside of the building. Alright, 10-4, what's the status of the hose lines? We have two lines operating at this time. 10-4.

Firefighters are increasing water pressure and searching the roof to see if the fire is causing any risks to other areas.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Engine Company 7, acting Engine 3 to Manhattan. Engine 7, acting 3. Engine 7, acting 3 is in Engine 3's response area. 10-4. Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. Okay, 788, we have water on a fire at 55, the structure is still in the process of searching the roof area for extension. We are in the process of increasing our pressure. We're hooking up to...

Firefighters have resolved the water pressure issues and are continuing to manage the roof fire.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:18
Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. We have water and a fire at this time, we're going to cancel the 10-70. 10-4. Battalion 8, can we get a full report at this time?

Firefighters are using a stairwell to access the fire.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:27
Attention all units responding to and operating at all hands box 788, the attacked stairwell is stairwell S as in Sam. Attention all units responding to and operating at all hands box 788, the attacked stairwell is stairwell S as in Sam.

Firefighters report the fire involves ductwork.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Manhattan 1086 has been transmitted for box 8, address 6 East 43 Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue, fire in the ductwork of a commercial building. Manhattan 1086 has been transmitted for box 788, the address 6 East 43 Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue, fire in the ductwork of a commercial building.

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.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:22
Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. We're going to transmit a 10-70 in this box. We're having pressure problems on the top floor. 10-4. Ladder 21 to Manhattan.

Firefighters are searching the area.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. Okay, about 788, we're going to use all hands. We're going to go with the address 6 East 43. The building is 28 stories, 80 by 200, fireproof commercial. We have a fire in an 8-pack system on the roof, minor extension to the roof section. The fire is on the 28th floor. Right now we have two lines stretched, one in operation, the searches are in progress. One is a street, two is a 20-story commercial, three is a street, and four is a... It's an 8-story...

Firefighters report the roof fire involves the HVAC system. Two hoses are in use, with one actively operating.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Engine 263, acting 21 to Manhattan. Engine 263, acting. Frequency. 10-4. Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. We're going to change that signal to a 76. We have a 28-story commercial occupancy. We have fire in the HVAC system on the roof. We have two lines stretched at this time, one in operation. I'll get back to you with the... exposure.

Firefighters are managing a roof fire at a 28-story high-rise office building.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Manhattan announcing a SIDS for all hands, box 78, the updated address, 6 East 43 Street. High-rise office building, 28-story, 80 by 20 class 1, standpipe and stairway, S as in Sam, stairway, and fire tower. Lobby and class 3 panel for office building at 6 East 43 Street. Manhattan repeating the SIDS for all hands, box 78, the updated address, 6 East 43 Street. High-rise office building, 28 by 20 class 1, standpipe and stairway, S as in Sam, stairway, and fire tower.

Firefighters updated the location.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:16
Battalion 9. Battalion 9. Battalion 9, your address is going to be 6 East 43rd Street. You can transmit the all-in. 10-4.

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.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
10-5 box 788, 4 East 43 Street, commercial building, 8-story, 22 by 65, Class 1, access stairs, 7th and 8th floor. Window bars on floors 1 and 2, exposure 4 side. Backup generator on the roof with a 100 gallons of diesel. Open mezzanine area on 2nd floor, fire escape, exposure 4, side of the building. Manhattan Ladder 24. Manhattan Ladder 24.

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.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Manhattan announcing SIDS for 1075 box 788, 4 East 43 Street. Commercial building, 8-story, 22 by 65 Class 1. Access stairs on 7th and 8th. Window bars on 1 and 2, exposure 4 side. on the roof with a 100-gallon diesel. open mezzanine area on 2nd floor. Fire escape, exposure 4 side of building. Manhattan repeating the SIDS for 1075 box 788. 10-4.

Firefighters are responding to a fire confined to a commercial building's roof.

FDNY Citywide 1 · 0:27
Citywide announcement, an apartment, Manhattan, 1075 Box 788, the address 4 East 43 Street, between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue, foot. Confines of commercial building. Citywide announcement, an apartment, Manhattan, 1075 Box 788, the address 4 East 43 Street, between Madison Avenue, confined to commercial building. Time...

Multiple reports confirm smoke is visible from the roof at the location. Firefighters are on their way.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:27
Medic Adam to Mobile Command 2. Mobile Command, K. Mobile Command, we're getting multiple calls from smoke from the roof at East 43 Street and Madison. 10-4, East 43 and Madison. 10-4.

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.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:14
Attention, Engine 21. to phone alarm box 788, 5th Avenue and West 42 Street. Smoke from the roof. Engine 21.

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.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical Branch 0788 in the borough of Manhattan with a progress report. 0788. Medical Branch Box 0788, at the end of this transmission, I'm going to release all units except for 08 Charlie and 08 Zebra. Potential is low to public safety personnel and civilians. There's still one green tag that was transported to Hospital 18. End of progress report. 07...

Firefighters placed the roof fire under control.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:21
Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. 7884, place this fire under control. 10-4, you're on the control time, 1123 hours, incineration hour in 36 minutes.

Fire operations are de-escalating, but risk remains moderate.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
0788, proceed. At the high-rise incident in Manhattan, fire operations continue. Potential is moderate to public safety personnel and civilians. Fire is beginning to de-escalate. Total patient count at this time is 1, green tag. Civilians will hold the units that are currently assigned. This concludes my progress report.10-4, time now is 1047 hours.

A police officer is being evaluated for minor injuries.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical Branch Director of Manhattan, box 0788, the citywide with the progress report. Medical Branch Director of Manhattan. 0788, just updating the last total patient count, still remains in 1, green tag. It's going to be an NYPD officer being evaluated in the truck. At conclusion of this report, Car 511 will be taking the box as Medical Branch... Director.

Firefighters report that all visible fire is contained and primary searches showed no further risks.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 8 to command. 788, all visible fire is knocked down at this time. All primary searches are negative on the roof, floor and the.... Can we have the Purple Bay officer respond to the command booth when they're 10-84? 10-4. Timeout port, 1040 hours, incineration.... 10-4.

Two hose lines are currently in operation to manage the roof fire.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:18
the stand fight battle in the inside of the building. Alright, 10-4, what's the status of the hose lines? We have two lines operating at this time. 10-4.

Firefighters are increasing water pressure and searching the roof to see if the fire is causing any risks to other areas.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Engine Company 7, acting Engine 3 to Manhattan. Engine 7, acting 3. Engine 7, acting 3 is in Engine 3's response area. 10-4. Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. Okay, 788, we have water on a fire at 55, the structure is still in the process of searching the roof area for extension. We are in the process of increasing our pressure. We're hooking up to...

Firefighters have resolved the water pressure issues and are continuing to manage the roof fire.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:18
Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. We have water and a fire at this time, we're going to cancel the 10-70. 10-4. Battalion 8, can we get a full report at this time?

Firefighters are using a stairwell to access the fire.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:27
Attention all units responding to and operating at all hands box 788, the attacked stairwell is stairwell S as in Sam. Attention all units responding to and operating at all hands box 788, the attacked stairwell is stairwell S as in Sam.

Firefighters report the fire involves ductwork.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Manhattan 1086 has been transmitted for box 8, address 6 East 43 Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue, fire in the ductwork of a commercial building. Manhattan 1086 has been transmitted for box 788, the address 6 East 43 Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue, fire in the ductwork of a commercial building.

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.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:22
Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. We're going to transmit a 10-70 in this box. We're having pressure problems on the top floor. 10-4. Ladder 21 to Manhattan.

Firefighters are searching the area.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. Okay, about 788, we're going to use all hands. We're going to go with the address 6 East 43. The building is 28 stories, 80 by 200, fireproof commercial. We have a fire in an 8-pack system on the roof, minor extension to the roof section. The fire is on the 28th floor. Right now we have two lines stretched, one in operation, the searches are in progress. One is a street, two is a 20-story commercial, three is a street, and four is a... It's an 8-story...

Firefighters report the roof fire involves the HVAC system. Two hoses are in use, with one actively operating.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Engine 263, acting 21 to Manhattan. Engine 263, acting. Frequency. 10-4. Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. We're going to change that signal to a 76. We have a 28-story commercial occupancy. We have fire in the HVAC system on the roof. We have two lines stretched at this time, one in operation. I'll get back to you with the... exposure.

Firefighters are managing a roof fire at a 28-story high-rise office building.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Manhattan announcing a SIDS for all hands, box 78, the updated address, 6 East 43 Street. High-rise office building, 28-story, 80 by 20 class 1, standpipe and stairway, S as in Sam, stairway, and fire tower. Lobby and class 3 panel for office building at 6 East 43 Street. Manhattan repeating the SIDS for all hands, box 78, the updated address, 6 East 43 Street. High-rise office building, 28 by 20 class 1, standpipe and stairway, S as in Sam, stairway, and fire tower.

Firefighters updated the location.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:16
Battalion 9. Battalion 9. Battalion 9, your address is going to be 6 East 43rd Street. You can transmit the all-in. 10-4.

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.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
10-5 box 788, 4 East 43 Street, commercial building, 8-story, 22 by 65, Class 1, access stairs, 7th and 8th floor. Window bars on floors 1 and 2, exposure 4 side. Backup generator on the roof with a 100 gallons of diesel. Open mezzanine area on 2nd floor, fire escape, exposure 4, side of the building. Manhattan Ladder 24. Manhattan Ladder 24.

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.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Manhattan announcing SIDS for 1075 box 788, 4 East 43 Street. Commercial building, 8-story, 22 by 65 Class 1. Access stairs on 7th and 8th. Window bars on 1 and 2, exposure 4 side. on the roof with a 100-gallon diesel. open mezzanine area on 2nd floor. Fire escape, exposure 4 side of building. Manhattan repeating the SIDS for 1075 box 788. 10-4.

Firefighters are responding to a fire confined to a commercial building's roof.

FDNY Citywide 1 · 0:27
Citywide announcement, an apartment, Manhattan, 1075 Box 788, the address 4 East 43 Street, between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue, foot. Confines of commercial building. Citywide announcement, an apartment, Manhattan, 1075 Box 788, the address 4 East 43 Street, between Madison Avenue, confined to commercial building. Time...

Multiple reports confirm smoke is visible from the roof at the location. Firefighters are on their way.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:27
Medic Adam to Mobile Command 2. Mobile Command, K. Mobile Command, we're getting multiple calls from smoke from the roof at East 43 Street and Madison. 10-4, East 43 and Madison. 10-4.

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.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:14
Attention, Engine 21. to phone alarm box 788, 5th Avenue and West 42 Street. Smoke from the roof. Engine 21.

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.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical Branch 0788 in the borough of Manhattan with a progress report. 0788. Medical Branch Box 0788, at the end of this transmission, I'm going to release all units except for 08 Charlie and 08 Zebra. Potential is low to public safety personnel and civilians. There's still one green tag that was transported to Hospital 18. End of progress report. 07...

Firefighters placed the roof fire under control.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:21
Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. 7884, place this fire under control. 10-4, you're on the control time, 1123 hours, incineration hour in 36 minutes.

Fire operations are de-escalating, but risk remains moderate.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
0788, proceed. At the high-rise incident in Manhattan, fire operations continue. Potential is moderate to public safety personnel and civilians. Fire is beginning to de-escalate. Total patient count at this time is 1, green tag. Civilians will hold the units that are currently assigned. This concludes my progress report.10-4, time now is 1047 hours.

A police officer is being evaluated for minor injuries.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical Branch Director of Manhattan, box 0788, the citywide with the progress report. Medical Branch Director of Manhattan. 0788, just updating the last total patient count, still remains in 1, green tag. It's going to be an NYPD officer being evaluated in the truck. At conclusion of this report, Car 511 will be taking the box as Medical Branch... Director.

Firefighters report that all visible fire is contained and primary searches showed no further risks.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 8 to command. 788, all visible fire is knocked down at this time. All primary searches are negative on the roof, floor and the.... Can we have the Purple Bay officer respond to the command booth when they're 10-84? 10-4. Timeout port, 1040 hours, incineration.... 10-4.

Two hose lines are currently in operation to manage the roof fire.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:18
the stand fight battle in the inside of the building. Alright, 10-4, what's the status of the hose lines? We have two lines operating at this time. 10-4.

Firefighters are increasing water pressure and searching the roof to see if the fire is causing any risks to other areas.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Engine Company 7, acting Engine 3 to Manhattan. Engine 7, acting 3. Engine 7, acting 3 is in Engine 3's response area. 10-4. Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. Okay, 788, we have water on a fire at 55, the structure is still in the process of searching the roof area for extension. We are in the process of increasing our pressure. We're hooking up to...

Firefighters have resolved the water pressure issues and are continuing to manage the roof fire.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:18
Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. We have water and a fire at this time, we're going to cancel the 10-70. 10-4. Battalion 8, can we get a full report at this time?

Firefighters are using a stairwell to access the fire.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:27
Attention all units responding to and operating at all hands box 788, the attacked stairwell is stairwell S as in Sam. Attention all units responding to and operating at all hands box 788, the attacked stairwell is stairwell S as in Sam.

Firefighters report the fire involves ductwork.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Manhattan 1086 has been transmitted for box 8, address 6 East 43 Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue, fire in the ductwork of a commercial building. Manhattan 1086 has been transmitted for box 788, the address 6 East 43 Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue, fire in the ductwork of a commercial building.

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.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:22
Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. We're going to transmit a 10-70 in this box. We're having pressure problems on the top floor. 10-4. Ladder 21 to Manhattan.

Firefighters are searching the area.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. Okay, about 788, we're going to use all hands. We're going to go with the address 6 East 43. The building is 28 stories, 80 by 200, fireproof commercial. We have a fire in an 8-pack system on the roof, minor extension to the roof section. The fire is on the 28th floor. Right now we have two lines stretched, one in operation, the searches are in progress. One is a street, two is a 20-story commercial, three is a street, and four is a... It's an 8-story...

Firefighters report the roof fire involves the HVAC system. Two hoses are in use, with one actively operating.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Engine 263, acting 21 to Manhattan. Engine 263, acting. Frequency. 10-4. Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. We're going to change that signal to a 76. We have a 28-story commercial occupancy. We have fire in the HVAC system on the roof. We have two lines stretched at this time, one in operation. I'll get back to you with the... exposure.

Firefighters are managing a roof fire at a 28-story high-rise office building.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Manhattan announcing a SIDS for all hands, box 78, the updated address, 6 East 43 Street. High-rise office building, 28-story, 80 by 20 class 1, standpipe and stairway, S as in Sam, stairway, and fire tower. Lobby and class 3 panel for office building at 6 East 43 Street. Manhattan repeating the SIDS for all hands, box 78, the updated address, 6 East 43 Street. High-rise office building, 28 by 20 class 1, standpipe and stairway, S as in Sam, stairway, and fire tower.

Firefighters updated the location.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:16
Battalion 9. Battalion 9. Battalion 9, your address is going to be 6 East 43rd Street. You can transmit the all-in. 10-4.

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.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
10-5 box 788, 4 East 43 Street, commercial building, 8-story, 22 by 65, Class 1, access stairs, 7th and 8th floor. Window bars on floors 1 and 2, exposure 4 side. Backup generator on the roof with a 100 gallons of diesel. Open mezzanine area on 2nd floor, fire escape, exposure 4, side of the building. Manhattan Ladder 24. Manhattan Ladder 24.

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.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Manhattan announcing SIDS for 1075 box 788, 4 East 43 Street. Commercial building, 8-story, 22 by 65 Class 1. Access stairs on 7th and 8th. Window bars on 1 and 2, exposure 4 side. on the roof with a 100-gallon diesel. open mezzanine area on 2nd floor. Fire escape, exposure 4 side of building. Manhattan repeating the SIDS for 1075 box 788. 10-4.

Firefighters are responding to a fire confined to a commercial building's roof.

FDNY Citywide 1 · 0:27
Citywide announcement, an apartment, Manhattan, 1075 Box 788, the address 4 East 43 Street, between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue, foot. Confines of commercial building. Citywide announcement, an apartment, Manhattan, 1075 Box 788, the address 4 East 43 Street, between Madison Avenue, confined to commercial building. Time...

Multiple reports confirm smoke is visible from the roof at the location. Firefighters are on their way.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:27
Medic Adam to Mobile Command 2. Mobile Command, K. Mobile Command, we're getting multiple calls from smoke from the roof at East 43 Street and Madison. 10-4, East 43 and Madison. 10-4.

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.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:14
Attention, Engine 21. to phone alarm box 788, 5th Avenue and West 42 Street. Smoke from the roof. Engine 21.

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.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical Branch 0788 in the borough of Manhattan with a progress report. 0788. Medical Branch Box 0788, at the end of this transmission, I'm going to release all units except for 08 Charlie and 08 Zebra. Potential is low to public safety personnel and civilians. There's still one green tag that was transported to Hospital 18. End of progress report. 07...

Firefighters placed the roof fire under control.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:21
Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. 7884, place this fire under control. 10-4, you're on the control time, 1123 hours, incineration hour in 36 minutes.

Fire operations are de-escalating, but risk remains moderate.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
0788, proceed. At the high-rise incident in Manhattan, fire operations continue. Potential is moderate to public safety personnel and civilians. Fire is beginning to de-escalate. Total patient count at this time is 1, green tag. Civilians will hold the units that are currently assigned. This concludes my progress report.10-4, time now is 1047 hours.

A police officer is being evaluated for minor injuries.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical Branch Director of Manhattan, box 0788, the citywide with the progress report. Medical Branch Director of Manhattan. 0788, just updating the last total patient count, still remains in 1, green tag. It's going to be an NYPD officer being evaluated in the truck. At conclusion of this report, Car 511 will be taking the box as Medical Branch... Director.

Firefighters report that all visible fire is contained and primary searches showed no further risks.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 8 to command. 788, all visible fire is knocked down at this time. All primary searches are negative on the roof, floor and the.... Can we have the Purple Bay officer respond to the command booth when they're 10-84? 10-4. Timeout port, 1040 hours, incineration.... 10-4.

Two hose lines are currently in operation to manage the roof fire.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:18
the stand fight battle in the inside of the building. Alright, 10-4, what's the status of the hose lines? We have two lines operating at this time. 10-4.

Firefighters are increasing water pressure and searching the roof to see if the fire is causing any risks to other areas.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Engine Company 7, acting Engine 3 to Manhattan. Engine 7, acting 3. Engine 7, acting 3 is in Engine 3's response area. 10-4. Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. Okay, 788, we have water on a fire at 55, the structure is still in the process of searching the roof area for extension. We are in the process of increasing our pressure. We're hooking up to...

Firefighters have resolved the water pressure issues and are continuing to manage the roof fire.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:18
Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. We have water and a fire at this time, we're going to cancel the 10-70. 10-4. Battalion 8, can we get a full report at this time?

Firefighters are using a stairwell to access the fire.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:27
Attention all units responding to and operating at all hands box 788, the attacked stairwell is stairwell S as in Sam. Attention all units responding to and operating at all hands box 788, the attacked stairwell is stairwell S as in Sam.

Firefighters report the fire involves ductwork.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Manhattan 1086 has been transmitted for box 8, address 6 East 43 Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue, fire in the ductwork of a commercial building. Manhattan 1086 has been transmitted for box 788, the address 6 East 43 Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue, fire in the ductwork of a commercial building.

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.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:22
Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. We're going to transmit a 10-70 in this box. We're having pressure problems on the top floor. 10-4. Ladder 21 to Manhattan.

Firefighters are searching the area.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. Okay, about 788, we're going to use all hands. We're going to go with the address 6 East 43. The building is 28 stories, 80 by 200, fireproof commercial. We have a fire in an 8-pack system on the roof, minor extension to the roof section. The fire is on the 28th floor. Right now we have two lines stretched, one in operation, the searches are in progress. One is a street, two is a 20-story commercial, three is a street, and four is a... It's an 8-story...

Firefighters report the roof fire involves the HVAC system. Two hoses are in use, with one actively operating.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Engine 263, acting 21 to Manhattan. Engine 263, acting. Frequency. 10-4. Battalion 8 to Manhattan. Battalion 8. We're going to change that signal to a 76. We have a 28-story commercial occupancy. We have fire in the HVAC system on the roof. We have two lines stretched at this time, one in operation. I'll get back to you with the... exposure.

Firefighters are managing a roof fire at a 28-story high-rise office building.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Manhattan announcing a SIDS for all hands, box 78, the updated address, 6 East 43 Street. High-rise office building, 28-story, 80 by 20 class 1, standpipe and stairway, S as in Sam, stairway, and fire tower. Lobby and class 3 panel for office building at 6 East 43 Street. Manhattan repeating the SIDS for all hands, box 78, the updated address, 6 East 43 Street. High-rise office building, 28 by 20 class 1, standpipe and stairway, S as in Sam, stairway, and fire tower.

Firefighters updated the location.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:16
Battalion 9. Battalion 9. Battalion 9, your address is going to be 6 East 43rd Street. You can transmit the all-in. 10-4.

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.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
10-5 box 788, 4 East 43 Street, commercial building, 8-story, 22 by 65, Class 1, access stairs, 7th and 8th floor. Window bars on floors 1 and 2, exposure 4 side. Backup generator on the roof with a 100 gallons of diesel. Open mezzanine area on 2nd floor, fire escape, exposure 4, side of the building. Manhattan Ladder 24. Manhattan Ladder 24.

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.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Manhattan announcing SIDS for 1075 box 788, 4 East 43 Street. Commercial building, 8-story, 22 by 65 Class 1. Access stairs on 7th and 8th. Window bars on 1 and 2, exposure 4 side. on the roof with a 100-gallon diesel. open mezzanine area on 2nd floor. Fire escape, exposure 4 side of building. Manhattan repeating the SIDS for 1075 box 788. 10-4.

Firefighters are responding to a fire confined to a commercial building's roof.

FDNY Citywide 1 · 0:27
Citywide announcement, an apartment, Manhattan, 1075 Box 788, the address 4 East 43 Street, between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue, foot. Confines of commercial building. Citywide announcement, an apartment, Manhattan, 1075 Box 788, the address 4 East 43 Street, between Madison Avenue, confined to commercial building. Time...

Multiple reports confirm smoke is visible from the roof at the location. Firefighters are on their way.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:27
Medic Adam to Mobile Command 2. Mobile Command, K. Mobile Command, we're getting multiple calls from smoke from the roof at East 43 Street and Madison. 10-4, East 43 and Madison. 10-4.

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.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:14
Attention, Engine 21. to phone alarm box 788, 5th Avenue and West 42 Street. Smoke from the roof. Engine 21.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5th Ave & W 42nd St.

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queencreekUser1192629006Mar 17 at 4:27 PM

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.

Idkunknown9Mar 17 at 1:27 PM

What does a fire have to do with the mayor? Like at least blame him for things he’s actually responsible for!

BrooklynUser982948010Mar 17 at 11:24 AM

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 🙏 🙏🙏

toughasnailsMar 17 at 4:25 PM

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.

queencreekUser1192629006Mar 17 at 4:27 PM

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.

Idkunknown9Mar 17 at 1:27 PM

What does a fire have to do with the mayor? Like at least blame him for things he’s actually responsible for!

BrooklynUser982948010Mar 17 at 11:24 AM

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 🙏 🙏🙏

toughasnailsMar 17 at 4:25 PM

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.

queencreekUser1192629006Mar 17 at 4:27 PM

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.

Idkunknown9Mar 17 at 1:27 PM

What does a fire have to do with the mayor? Like at least blame him for things he’s actually responsible for!

BrooklynUser982948010Mar 17 at 11:24 AM

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 🙏 🙏🙏

toughasnailsMar 17 at 4:25 PM

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.

queencreekUser1192629006Mar 17 at 4:27 PM

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.

Idkunknown9Mar 17 at 1:27 PM

What does a fire have to do with the mayor? Like at least blame him for things he’s actually responsible for!

BrooklynUser982948010Mar 17 at 11:24 AM

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 🙏 🙏🙏

toughasnailsMar 17 at 4:25 PM

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.

queencreekUser1192629006Mar 17 at 4:27 PM

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.

Idkunknown9Mar 17 at 1:27 PM

What does a fire have to do with the mayor? Like at least blame him for things he’s actually responsible for!

BrooklynUser982948010Mar 17 at 11:24 AM

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 🙏 🙏🙏

toughasnailsMar 17 at 4:25 PM

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.

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