Minor Structural Collapse Following Second-Floor Fire
509 E 81st St
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- Firefighters are operating at the scene of a fire on the second floor of a five-story building on East 81st Street in Manhattan.
- The fire was placed under control without any reported injuries, despite a minor structural collapse during the incident.
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A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 509 E 81st St.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 509 E 81st St.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 509 E 81st St.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 509 E 81st St.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 509 E 81st St.
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Some guy just entered like it was no big deal his building is falling a part Lol
Any structural damage in a run down tenement. Get some engineers in there.
I work not far from there. 3rd ave btwn 80th and 81st
@udntkno 💯 % correct. Every corner on UES is being targeted for demo and new development. 20-30 story condos coops that U call sunlight thieves. 4pm now in my apt looks dark as after sunset
Some guy just entered like it was no big deal his building is falling a part Lol
Any structural damage in a run down tenement. Get some engineers in there.
I work not far from there. 3rd ave btwn 80th and 81st
@udntkno 💯 % correct. Every corner on UES is being targeted for demo and new development. 20-30 story condos coops that U call sunlight thieves. 4pm now in my apt looks dark as after sunset
Some guy just entered like it was no big deal his building is falling a part Lol
Any structural damage in a run down tenement. Get some engineers in there.
I work not far from there. 3rd ave btwn 80th and 81st
@udntkno 💯 % correct. Every corner on UES is being targeted for demo and new development. 20-30 story condos coops that U call sunlight thieves. 4pm now in my apt looks dark as after sunset
Some guy just entered like it was no big deal his building is falling a part Lol
Any structural damage in a run down tenement. Get some engineers in there.
I work not far from there. 3rd ave btwn 80th and 81st
@udntkno 💯 % correct. Every corner on UES is being targeted for demo and new development. 20-30 story condos coops that U call sunlight thieves. 4pm now in my apt looks dark as after sunset
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Some guy just entered like it was no big deal his building is falling a part Lol
Any structural damage in a run down tenement. Get some engineers in there.
I work not far from there. 3rd ave btwn 80th and 81st
@udntkno 💯 % correct. Every corner on UES is being targeted for demo and new development. 20-30 story condos coops that U call sunlight thieves. 4pm now in my apt looks dark as after sunset