One Death in Elmhurst, Queens Fire; Blocked and Inoperative Hydrants Impede FDNY Response
On Sunday, February 15, a fast-moving fire at 41-50 78 th Street, between Broadway and Woodside Avenue, killed an elderly man. The fire tore through his sixth-floor apartment just before 7:30 pm. Seventy-nine FDNY firefighters from 21 units and EMS personnel responded at the scene of the blaze, but were unfortunately impeded by a vehicle Read More »
Midtown Kitchen Fire Due to Oil-Soaked Rags Ignites Concerns
A fire erupted at a Midtown bar and grill’s kitchen following the ignition of oil-soaked rags. A quick FDNY response prevented casualties, but it affected the restaurant’s operations. A kitchen fire erupted at a Midtown bar and grill on 100 South State Street on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, after rags soaked in cooking oils spontaneously Read More »
Brooklyn Fire Displaces Eight People, Injures One
On Tuesday evening, February 10, a two-alarm fire tore through a two-story home at 331 Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn, displacing eight people and injuring one. According to the FDNY, the fire broke out about 5:30 pm, with flames engulfing the rear of the building and spreading from the first floor to the attic. About Read More »
Apartment Fire NYC: Causes, Safety Rules, and What To Do Before, During & After a Blaze
One year ago, on a frigid December morning in 2024, a massive blaze tore through a six-story apartment building on West 107th Street in Manhattan’s Upper West Side, sending flames through the roof and forcing hundreds of residents onto the street. The fire department received a report of the fire at 8:20 a.m. local time, Read More »
4-Alarm Fire on the Upper West Side Injures 3 Residents, Causes Roof to Collapse
A 4-alarm fire broke out inside a six-story apartment building on West 107 th Street and Amsterdam Avenue on Tuesday, December 9, before 8:30 am. Three residents and three firefighters were treated for injuries at area hospitals. The building was non-fireproof, with flames shooting through the roof and top floor. According to Kevin Woods, Chief Read More »
Fire in the Bronx: A Guide to Recent Incidents, Safety, and Emergency Response
The Bronx continues to face significant fire challenges, with recent incidents highlighting ongoing safety concerns across the borough. From the devastating 2022 Twin Parks fire that killed 17 people to the November 2025 auto body shop blaze on Bronx River Avenue off East Tremont Avenue in the Van Nest neighborhood, fire remains a persistent threat Read More »
Building Fire NYC: Complete Guide to Fire Safety, Response, and Prevention
Building fire NYC incidents affect thousands of residents annually, making fire safety knowledge essential for anyone living or working in Big Apple buildings. The FDNY responds to over 40,000 fire calls each year across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, with building fires representing a significant portion of these emergency responses. Fire officials Read More »
Explosion in the Bronx: Complete Guide to the October 2025 Building Collapse
A gas explosion at NYCHA’s Mitchel Houses in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx occurred on Wednesday morning, October 1, 2025, causing a partial building collapse of the 20-story high-rise apartment building. The boiler room explosion destroyed the building’s incinerator shaft and chimney, creating extensive debris damage but remarkably resulting in zero injuries or Read More »
Victims of Bronx Fire: Remembering the 17 Lives Lost in the Twin Parks Tragedy
The January 9, 2022, Bronx apartment fire at Twin Parks North West claimed 17 lives, including eight children, primarily from West African immigrant families who had built their lives in the Tremont section of the Bronx. This deadly fire represents one of New York City’s most devastating residential tragedies in recent decades, with all victims Read More »
Fire New York City: Latest Updates and Safety Tips
Recent incidents in New York City have underscored the risks associated with fires in the city. In the following article, we cover some of the latest events and offer vital safety tips for New York residents. NYC Has Some of the Worst Fires Nationwide New York City, with its densely packed neighborhoods, is particularly susceptible Read More »
