5 Notable High-Rise Fires Over Past 30 Days

 
 
 
 
 

2^nd Case

CITY:

New York City, New York

BUILDING USE:

Residential

FIRE ORIGIN:

13^th Floor

INJURIES:

2 injuries, both critical

CAUSE:

Suspicion of Arson

ADDITIONAL INFO:

The two injuries were both NYPD officials. They reportedly were responding to the fire by taking the elevator to the 13^th floor. When they arrived at the 13th floor, they were overcome by smoke inhalation and collapsed in the corridor, where they were later rescued by responding firefighters.

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