"If you leave the fire door open, that causes all sorts of problems. Not only for the apartment directly involved, but for your neighbors," FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief Joseph Duggan said. This quote emphasizes the critical importance of securing fire doors during emergencies to prevent the spread of fire.
"You couldn't see anything. It was like black, everything was black," said Farhan Ali, a neighbor who lived across the hall from the fire. His description conveys the terrifying conditions faced by those inside the building.
"Thank God we're safe, but still I'm just praying for my friend's kids. They're in critical condition. They are on ventilator right now," said Ali, highlighting the emotional toll on residents witnessing their neighbors' suffering.
"We were not wearing any shoes or socks, and it was like horrible. We didn't know how to get out from the building," said Naela Tariq, illustrating the panic and confusion experienced by those escaping the fire.
Collection
[
|
...
]