This child caught a fortunate break Saturday when firefighters carried him to security after a four-alarm blaze in his Lenox Hill condominium.
The hearth erupted round 12:54 p.m. within the basement and first ground of the five-story condominium constructing at 423 E. 70th Avenue, in keeping with the FDNY.
Engine 39 and Ladder 13 responded, getting the hearth underneath management at round 3:30 p.m., officers stated.
Three minor accidents had been reported, together with one firefighter who was transported to New York Hospital.
A second affected person was taken to NewYork Presbyterian/Weill Cornell in Manhattan, whereas the third declined medical consideration.
The reason for the hearth is underneath investigation.
The incident was one in all two multiple-alarm fires the FDNY battled Saturday.
One particular person died within the Bronx later Saturday night when a fireplace broke out within the third ground of a Wakefield nursing residence.