A four-alarm fire occurred today in an Upper West Side neighborhood, causing injuries to residents and a firefighter. According to ABC7NY, the fire started in a six-story apartment building at West 107th Street and Amsterdam Avenue shortly before 8:30 a.m., with flames seen coming from the roof and top floor.
The FDNY reported that three residents and one firefighter were taken to nearby hospitals with injuries from the fire. NBC New York stated that the firefighter sustained a minor burn, while the injured civilians are expected to recover fully. Firefighters worked for several hours to contain the blaze from multiple angles.
The fire caused significant structural damage, including a partial roof collapse, prompting emergency responders to set up a collapse zone to keep people away from unstable sections of the building. ABC7NY reported that Chief of Operations Kevin Woods confirmed the situation, explaining that the collapse zone was established due to the risk of further collapse of the cornice.
Following the firefighting efforts, water used to extinguish the fire began to freeze on sidewalks around the building, creating additional hazards. The FDNY responded by spreading salt to reduce the risk of slipping. The residential building, described by the FDNY as non-fireproof, also experienced a parapet wall collapse onto the street. Nearby traffic was closed while the situation was addressed, and NBC New York indicated that Department of Buildings records show the property contained 21 units.
