Two Injured as Four-Alarm Fire Engulfs Upper West Side Apartment
A significant four-alarm fire erupted in a building on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, causing two injuries. The incident took place on Tuesday morning at West 106th Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Emergency services worked diligently to control the flames, which were visible through the building’s roof and top floor.
Incident Details
The fire broke out in a six-story, non-fireproof building. Eyewitnesses reported seeing dramatic flames as firefighters responded to the scene. One person had to be rescued and carried down from the structure.
Injuries and Emergency Response
Authorities have confirmed that two individuals sustained injuries, although the severity of these injuries remains unclear. Traffic has been rerouted in the vicinity to facilitate firefighting operations. The New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) has deployed warming buses to assist any displaced residents.
Investigation Underway
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Fire officials are working to determine the factors that contributed to this significant incident on the bustling Upper West Side.
- Location: Upper West Side, Manhattan
- Street: West 106th Street and Amsterdam Avenue
- Injuries: Two reported
- Building: Six stories, non-fireproof
- Response: NYC Emergency Management deployed warming buses
Updates on the fire and its impact will be provided as more information becomes available. El-Balad will continue to monitor the situation closely.
