A tragic fire broke out in an apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan Saturday night, killing a 72-year-old man and injuring three firefighters.
The fire started around 9 p.m. in a five-story West 88th Street building between Amsterdam Avenue and Broadway.
The New York Fire Department (FDNY) was called to the scene around 9:16 p.m. after reports of smoke and fire coming from the fourth floor.
Firefighters worked quickly to put out the flames, but it took about an hour to control them.
- A 72-year-old man died in an apartment fire on the Upper West Side.
- Three firefighters were hurt while putting out the fire but were treated and released.
- Investigators are still trying to figure out what caused the fire.
Firefighters Injured While Fighting the Fire
When firefighters arrived, they found the 72-year-old man unconscious and unresponsive inside the apartment.
Sadly, he was pronounced dead after being taken to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital.
Three firefighters suffered minor injuries while fighting the fire but were treated and released from the hospital.
Investigating the Cause of the Fire
Currently, the cause of the fire is still unknown.
Fire officials are looking into what might have started it and whether any safety issues were involved.
As more information comes to light, authorities will update the public on what caused this terrible event.
While the firefighters’ injuries were minor, the death of the 72-year-old man has left the community in shock, and many residents are now more concerned about fire safety in their neighborhood.
This heartbreaking event is a reminder of how important fire safety is and the need for constant awareness and prevention efforts.
