One particular person is in life-threatening situation after a hearth tore by way of a 20-story condominium constructing in Hell’s Kitchen on Saturday, based on the FDNY.
The blaze broke out at 300 W. 55th St. at round 3:45 p.m.; smoke might be seen billowing from close to the roof of The Westerly, a luxurious rental constructing off Eighth Avenue.
In all, 78 firefighters responded to the fireplace, which they’d beneath management round 4:27 p.m., an FDNY spokesman stated.
One extra sufferer suffered minor accidents. Each have been transported to Mount Sinai West, the spokesman stated.
It was not instantly clear how the fireplace was began; officers stated an investigation is ongoing.