A fire broke out in a pre-war Upper East Side apartment building, affecting around 20 of its 125 units. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, with one firefighter sustaining minor injuries, but thankfully no residents or staff were harmed. A resident, who lost her apartment, expressed feelings of displacement and devastation. The co-op board communicated to residents about ongoing investigations by the FDNY and efforts to facilitate a return to normalcy, while the building has faced challenges related to a neighboring church's construction plans in the past.
One resident who wasn't home when the flames erupted said her apartment was destroyed in the blaze. "I lost everything, I am kind of overwhelmed right now ... I'm displaced and homeless," the longtime building resident told The Post.
FDNY Assistant Chief John Sarrocco described the incident as 'labor intensive,' noting that multiple hand lines were used and fire exposed on every floor had to be extinguished.
The department said one firefighter suffered minor injuries. No building residents or staff were injured, which was a relief given the extensive damage.
A memo from the co-op board informed shareholders that the FDNY, insurance adjusters, and remedial companies were onsite investigating the fire and cleaning up.
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