Name: Apartment Roof Fire, Propane Tank Leaking video
Uploaded: 2026-09-17T16:08:56.000Z
Description: Firefighters responded to a roof fire at an apartment building on Bowery in New York City. Crews quickly began extinguishing the blaze, which was captured on video by a bystander.

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Firefighters responded to a roof fire at an apartment building on Bowery in New York City. Crews quickly began extinguishing the blaze, which was captured on video by a bystander.

Apartment Roof Fire, Propane Tank Leaking

Vental, Ladder 7. 7. Still operating box 735K. Ladder 7, 10-4. 10-4. Division 1 to Manhattan. Division 1.

 Box 324, Hazmat was able to mitigate the leak without the flare. All fire department operations in this box is concluded. Units...

Vental, Ladder 7. 7. Still operating box 735K. Ladder 7, 10-4. 10-4. Division 1 to Manhattan. Division 1. Box 324, Hazmat was able to mitigate the leak without the flare. All fire department operations in this box is concluded. Units...

Hazmat teams successfully mitigated the propane leak without flaring. Fire department operations have concluded.

Division 1 to Manhattan. Division 1. 324, Hazmat is going to remove the tanks of the building into a flare in the street to burn off the propane. We have special calling engines to stand by for that operation. And we also need to close the bleaker from Lafayette while they conduct the burn and we can make a notification to PD for assistance.

Division 1 to Manhattan. Division 1. 324, Hazmat is going to remove the tanks of the building into a flare in the street to burn off the propane. We have special calling engines to stand by for that operation. And we also need to close the bleaker from Lafayette while they conduct the burn and we can make a notification to PD for assistance. 10-4, Division 1. 10-4.

Hazmat teams will safely burn off propane from the tanks in the street. Police assistance is requested for street closure.

Division 1 to Manhattan. Division 1. Box 324, Hazmat 1, as with the tanks, there are a total of four propane tanks, two are leasing. Hazmat is working for how they're going to mitigate, but we're going to go under control at this time.

 10-4, Division 1, you're under control time, 1304 hours, incident duration 5-8.

Division 1 to Manhattan. Division 1. Box 324, Hazmat 1, as with the tanks, there are a total of four propane tanks, two are leasing. Hazmat is working for how they're going to mitigate, but we're going to go under control at this time. 10-4, Division 1, you're under control time, 1304 hours, incident duration 5-8.

Hazmat teams found four propane tanks, with two leaking. The situation is under control.

 324, Accu-Deputy Chief of Honor, report of fire in the room, suspect is a domestic abhorrent. All visible fire, doubt. Check, uh, finish, check for intention. Waiting on hazmat to assess the leak of propane still in there. To the main, 512 hours.

Division 1, 242 hours. Dispatcher, 512. Division 1 to Manhattan. Division 1. 324, Accu-Deputy Chief of Honor, report of fire in the room, suspect is a domestic abhorrent. All visible fire, doubt. Check, uh, finish, check for intention. Waiting on hazmat to assess the leak of propane still in there. To the main, 512 hours. We'll drop off.

Hazmat teams are assessing the propane leak on the roof.

Medical Branch 364 with a preliminary, with an update, I'm sorry.

 Medical Branch 0364, operating on Manhattan Box. We are going to hold with our current resources. Actually, I'm going to, at the end of this transmission, let XR1 return to the 911 system. Fire operations are ongoing but de-escalating. We're going to go with...

Medical Branch 364 with a preliminary, with an update, I'm sorry. Medical Branch 0364, proceed. Medical Branch 0364, operating on Manhattan Box. We are going to hold with our current resources. Actually, I'm going to, at the end of this transmission, let XR1 return to the 911 system. Fire operations are ongoing but de-escalating. We're going to go with... We're going to go with...

Fire operations are de-escalating, and current resources are sufficient.

 Box 364, any update on the leaking propane tank, K?

 10-4, Hazmat 1, as per Division 1, it's a 20-pound leaking propane tank, K.

Hazmat 1 to Manhattan. Hazmat 1. Box 364, any update on the leaking propane tank, K? 10-4, Hazmat 1, as per Division 1, it's a 20-pound leaking propane tank, K. 10-4, we're responding. 10-4.

Hazmat teams are responding to a leaking 20-pound propane tank on the roof.

 I have box 324, acting deputy chief of modern reports. Two lines of service, one in operation. All visible fire has been knocked down at this time. Fire was on a roof deck with extension to the corner.

 Time radius is top floor, complete negative. Are underway. We're going to go probably will hold at this time.

10-4, Division 1, probably will hold time. 1, 2, 3, 7...

Division 1 to Manhattan. Division 1. I have box 324, acting deputy chief of modern reports. Two lines of service, one in operation. All visible fire has been knocked down at this time. Fire was on a roof deck with extension to the corner. Time radius is top floor, complete negative. Are underway. We're going to go probably will hold at this time.10-4, Division 1, probably will hold time. 1, 2, 3, 7...

Firefighters report all visible fire has been knocked down, and the situation is likely to remain stable.

Division 1 to Manhattan. Division 1. 324, can we make a notification to the apartment or building? Fire in a cornice to protect the stability. We also had some propane cylinders on the roof. We're waiting on a number, but a notification to hazmat logistics. 10-4, Division 1.

Firefighters discovered propane cylinders on the roof and have notified hazmat logistics for safety measures.

 Medical Branch 0364, confirming this is a working fire. Fire is in their operations. We're going to say potential is high to public safety. Low to civilian. I'm going to hold with the current complement. You can 87 any specialty unit and the chief at their discretion.

Medical Branch 0364. Medical Branch 0364, proceed. Medical Branch 0364, confirming this is a working fire. Fire is in their operations. We're going to say potential is high to public safety. Low to civilian. I'm going to hold with the current complement. You can 87 any specialty unit and the chief at their discretion. Received.

Firefighters confirm the fire is under control, posing low risk to civilians. No additional units are needed.

Fire remains doubtful at this time. That report is from Acting Deputy T Bravado.

10-4 Division 1, time of the report, 1227 hours, distance duration 2121 minutes.

Fire remains doubtful at this time. That report is from Acting Deputy T Bravado.10-4 Division 1, time of the report, 1227 hours, distance duration 2121 minutes. Engine 226 to Manhattan. Engine 226, acting Engine 55K. Engine 226, acting Engine...

Firefighters report the situation is under control, with no immediate concerns of the fire reigniting.

10-4, Division 1, main body fire not count. Trucks are opening up, checking for hot spots. Primary searches on the top floor are negative at this time.

 10-4, Division 1, what is the control of the incident, K?

 10-4, time of the report, 1222, incident duration 16, 16 minutes, K.

Division 1.10-4, Division 1, main body fire not count. Trucks are opening up, checking for hot spots. Primary searches on the top floor are negative at this time. 10-4, Division 1, what is the control of the incident, K? 10-5, fire name's downfall. 10-4, time of the report, 1222, incident duration 16, 16 minutes, K. 10-4, time of the report, 1222, incident duration 16, 16 minutes, K.

Firefighters are checking for hot spots after extinguishing the main fire.

 1 Charlie, fire operations are still ongoing. Potential to civilians and firefighters is going to be moderate. Total patient count at this time is zero. End of report.

 10-4 duration, 005 minutes, time now 1221 hours.

1 Charlie to citywide with a prelim. 01 Charlie, proceed. 1 Charlie, fire operations are still ongoing. Potential to civilians and firefighters is going to be moderate. Total patient count at this time is zero. End of report. 10-4 duration, 005 minutes, time now 1221 hours. 10-4.

Fire operations continue with no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters.

Division 1 to Manhattan. Division 1. Manhattan box 364, actually WPC4. Fire on a roof deck, your address. One line sketch in operation, we have water on the fire at this time.

 10-4, Division 1. Time of the report, 1216 hours.

Division 1 to Manhattan. Division 1. Manhattan box 364, actually WPC4. Fire on a roof deck, your address. One line sketch in operation, we have water on the fire at this time. 10-4, Division 1. Time of the report, 1216 hours.

Firefighters have water on the roof deck fire and are actively working to extinguish it.

A Citizen user shows video of a fire burning on the roof.

Medic calling box 364, the address 324 Bowery, at East 2 Street, reporting a fire on the roof of a multiple dwelling.

 Units responding box 364, assist information is available, upon request.

Medic calling box 364, the address 324 Bowery, at East 2 Street, reporting a fire on the roof of a multiple dwelling. Medic calling box 364, the address 324 Bowery, at East 2 Street, reporting a fire on the roof of a multiple dwelling. Units responding box 364, assist information is available, upon request. Medic calling Engine Company 5, K.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire on the roof of an apartment building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 324 Bowery.

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