"I lost everything, most importantly my medications. I'm glad I did not die from the fire but one or two days without my medication, I hope I don't die from that," said Theresa Yiu, 70, a 45-year resident who shares her three-bedroom with family and her asthmatic husband.
About 10 apartments were impacted as heavy winds blowing out of the front windows fueled the blaze as flames spread all the way up to the sixth floor, according to the FDNY.
The owner of Assana Hair Braiding and Beauty Salon stated that "95% of the fires we go to, that's what's causing them," highlighting the dangers associated with lithium batteries.
Officials said they don't yet know what caused the fire, as residents suspect a lithium battery ignited the flames.
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