A fast-moving fire tore through a Co-op City high-rise early Monday, sending thick black smoke over the neighborhood and pulling in a crush of emergency vehicles. Neighbors quickly grabbed their phones, capturing bright orange flames shooting from multiple windows as firefighters rushed to get the blaze under control. As the footage began to circulate, officials had not yet released a full accounting of injuries or what sparked the fire.
Video Captures Flames At 100 Asch Loop
Citizen app video recorded by a resident shows flames bursting from the windows of two floors at 100 Asch Loop, with heavy black smoke billowing high enough to be seen for blocks. The clips also show dozens of fire trucks and emergency units lined along the street while crews attack the flames from the ground. According to News 12, reporters reached out to the FDNY for details on possible injuries and the cause of the blaze.
Large Complex And Local Firehouse
Co-op City is a sprawling Mitchell-Lama cooperative made up of dozens of high-rise towers and roughly 15,000 residential units, and it operates its own Public Safety Department. The neighborhood is covered locally by FDNY Engine 66 and Ladder 61, whose quarters sit at 21 Asch Loop, putting fire crews only a short distance from the high-rise where the flames broke out. Co-op City provides an overview of the development, and local station listings show Engine 66/Ladder 61 based at 21 Asch Loop.
Officials And Investigation
News 12 said it contacted the FDNY to learn whether anyone was hurt and what might have triggered the fire. In high-rise investigations, fire officials typically focus first on identifying the unit where the blaze began, then interview occupants, neighbors, and other witnesses once the scene is safe enough to enter. Confirmed information usually comes later through FDNY public information channels or formal statements, after the initial emergency response has wrapped up.
What Residents Should Do
Residents in the area are advised to follow instructions from firefighters and other emergency personnel on scene and to call 911 for any immediate emergencies. For non-emergencies, Co-op City’s Public Safety Department lists contact information on its website and can help direct residents to available resources and updates. Until officials release more details, residents should keep an eye on official alerts and local news reports for confirmed information as the situation develops.
