Smoke Billowing From Apartment Building Blaze; Five Firefighters Among Six Injured
598 W 178th St, Washington Heights, Manhattan
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Summary
- Black smoke is visible from the top floor of an apartment building, according to reports from a community member. Further details are being gathered.
Timeline
Fire operations have concluded. Six patients were transported to the hospital, including five firefighters and one civilian.
Some EMS units are being released from the scene.
Secondary searches throughout the building are complete with no additional findings, according to fire officials.
Four patients have been treated - three firefighters and one civilian. The firefighters have a mix of serious and minor injuries, per EMS.
Firefighters report the situation is stabilizing, and the fire is likely under control soon.
Firefighters report negative search results in apartments 4B, 3B, 5A, and 5C.
An additional ambulance has been requested to the scene.
Authorities have requested gas, electric, and Department of Building and Department of Health assistance due to the fire's impact on the building.
Two patients have been identified - one civilian has been transported with minor injuries, and a firefighter is being treated on scene for serious injuries.
Firefighters report that initial searches in apartment 5B are complete and negative.
The building involved is a five-story structure with dimensions of 75 by 25 feet.
One person from the building has been transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Additional medical support is on the way.
Two additional fire trucks are being directed to the command post for assistance.
Firefighters have three hoses in operation and water on the fire in apartment 5B. Initial searches of the apartment have not been started yet.
Additional EMS units are also en route to the scene.
A "second alarm" has been transmitted, requesting additional units and equipment to the scene.
Firefighters have one hose in operation to combat the flames.
Fire operations continue as the fifth-floor apartment remains fully engulfed in flames. A command post was established nearby.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 598 W 178th St.
Firefighters are using all available units and equipment on scene to douse the flames.
Firefighters confirm the fire is in the top floor apartment - 5B.
EMS units are staging nearby.
Dispatch provided a more accurate address for the fire.
The address reported for this incident has changed to W 178th St.
Firefighters confirm the fire is on the top floor of the apartment building.
Reports indicate multiple 911 calls about people trapped in the apartment building fire. Firefighters are on the scene.
Firefighters are responding to a fire on the fifth floor of an apartment building.
Firefighters are responding to a fire on the 5th floor of an apartment building.
Black smoke billows from the top floor of an apartment building. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If youβre nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 1370 St Nicholas Ave.
Fire operations have concluded. Six patients were transported to the hospital, including five firefighters and one civilian.
Some EMS units are being released from the scene.
Secondary searches throughout the building are complete with no additional findings, according to fire officials.
Four patients have been treated - three firefighters and one civilian. The firefighters have a mix of serious and minor injuries, per EMS.
Firefighters report the situation is stabilizing, and the fire is likely under control soon.
Firefighters report negative search results in apartments 4B, 3B, 5A, and 5C.
An additional ambulance has been requested to the scene.
Authorities have requested gas, electric, and Department of Building and Department of Health assistance due to the fire's impact on the building.
Two patients have been identified - one civilian has been transported with minor injuries, and a firefighter is being treated on scene for serious injuries.
Firefighters report that initial searches in apartment 5B are complete and negative.
The building involved is a five-story structure with dimensions of 75 by 25 feet.
One person from the building has been transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Additional medical support is on the way.
Two additional fire trucks are being directed to the command post for assistance.
Firefighters have three hoses in operation and water on the fire in apartment 5B. Initial searches of the apartment have not been started yet.
Additional EMS units are also en route to the scene.
A "second alarm" has been transmitted, requesting additional units and equipment to the scene.
Firefighters have one hose in operation to combat the flames.
Fire operations continue as the fifth-floor apartment remains fully engulfed in flames. A command post was established nearby.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 598 W 178th St.
Firefighters are using all available units and equipment on scene to douse the flames.
Firefighters confirm the fire is in the top floor apartment - 5B.
EMS units are staging nearby.
Dispatch provided a more accurate address for the fire.
The address reported for this incident has changed to W 178th St.
Firefighters confirm the fire is on the top floor of the apartment building.
Reports indicate multiple 911 calls about people trapped in the apartment building fire. Firefighters are on the scene.
Firefighters are responding to a fire on the fifth floor of an apartment building.
Firefighters are responding to a fire on the 5th floor of an apartment building.
Black smoke billows from the top floor of an apartment building. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If youβre nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 1370 St Nicholas Ave.
Fire operations have concluded. Six patients were transported to the hospital, including five firefighters and one civilian.
Some EMS units are being released from the scene.
Secondary searches throughout the building are complete with no additional findings, according to fire officials.
Four patients have been treated - three firefighters and one civilian. The firefighters have a mix of serious and minor injuries, per EMS.
Firefighters report the situation is stabilizing, and the fire is likely under control soon.
Firefighters report negative search results in apartments 4B, 3B, 5A, and 5C.
An additional ambulance has been requested to the scene.
Authorities have requested gas, electric, and Department of Building and Department of Health assistance due to the fire's impact on the building.
Two patients have been identified - one civilian has been transported with minor injuries, and a firefighter is being treated on scene for serious injuries.
Firefighters report that initial searches in apartment 5B are complete and negative.
The building involved is a five-story structure with dimensions of 75 by 25 feet.
One person from the building has been transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Additional medical support is on the way.
Two additional fire trucks are being directed to the command post for assistance.
Firefighters have three hoses in operation and water on the fire in apartment 5B. Initial searches of the apartment have not been started yet.
Additional EMS units are also en route to the scene.
A "second alarm" has been transmitted, requesting additional units and equipment to the scene.
Firefighters have one hose in operation to combat the flames.
Fire operations continue as the fifth-floor apartment remains fully engulfed in flames. A command post was established nearby.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 598 W 178th St.
Firefighters are using all available units and equipment on scene to douse the flames.
Firefighters confirm the fire is in the top floor apartment - 5B.
EMS units are staging nearby.
Dispatch provided a more accurate address for the fire.
The address reported for this incident has changed to W 178th St.
Firefighters confirm the fire is on the top floor of the apartment building.
Reports indicate multiple 911 calls about people trapped in the apartment building fire. Firefighters are on the scene.
Firefighters are responding to a fire on the fifth floor of an apartment building.
Firefighters are responding to a fire on the 5th floor of an apartment building.
Black smoke billows from the top floor of an apartment building. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If youβre nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 1370 St Nicholas Ave.
Fire operations have concluded. Six patients were transported to the hospital, including five firefighters and one civilian.
Some EMS units are being released from the scene.
Secondary searches throughout the building are complete with no additional findings, according to fire officials.
Four patients have been treated - three firefighters and one civilian. The firefighters have a mix of serious and minor injuries, per EMS.
Firefighters report the situation is stabilizing, and the fire is likely under control soon.
Firefighters report negative search results in apartments 4B, 3B, 5A, and 5C.
An additional ambulance has been requested to the scene.
Authorities have requested gas, electric, and Department of Building and Department of Health assistance due to the fire's impact on the building.
Two patients have been identified - one civilian has been transported with minor injuries, and a firefighter is being treated on scene for serious injuries.
Firefighters report that initial searches in apartment 5B are complete and negative.
The building involved is a five-story structure with dimensions of 75 by 25 feet.
One person from the building has been transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Additional medical support is on the way.
Two additional fire trucks are being directed to the command post for assistance.
Firefighters have three hoses in operation and water on the fire in apartment 5B. Initial searches of the apartment have not been started yet.
Additional EMS units are also en route to the scene.
A "second alarm" has been transmitted, requesting additional units and equipment to the scene.
Firefighters have one hose in operation to combat the flames.
Fire operations continue as the fifth-floor apartment remains fully engulfed in flames. A command post was established nearby.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 598 W 178th St.
Firefighters are using all available units and equipment on scene to douse the flames.
Firefighters confirm the fire is in the top floor apartment - 5B.
EMS units are staging nearby.
Dispatch provided a more accurate address for the fire.
The address reported for this incident has changed to W 178th St.
Firefighters confirm the fire is on the top floor of the apartment building.
Reports indicate multiple 911 calls about people trapped in the apartment building fire. Firefighters are on the scene.
Firefighters are responding to a fire on the fifth floor of an apartment building.
Firefighters are responding to a fire on the 5th floor of an apartment building.
Black smoke billows from the top floor of an apartment building. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If youβre nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 1370 St Nicholas Ave.
Fire operations have concluded. Six patients were transported to the hospital, including five firefighters and one civilian.
Some EMS units are being released from the scene.
Secondary searches throughout the building are complete with no additional findings, according to fire officials.
Four patients have been treated - three firefighters and one civilian. The firefighters have a mix of serious and minor injuries, per EMS.
Firefighters report the situation is stabilizing, and the fire is likely under control soon.
Firefighters report negative search results in apartments 4B, 3B, 5A, and 5C.
An additional ambulance has been requested to the scene.
Authorities have requested gas, electric, and Department of Building and Department of Health assistance due to the fire's impact on the building.
Two patients have been identified - one civilian has been transported with minor injuries, and a firefighter is being treated on scene for serious injuries.
Firefighters report that initial searches in apartment 5B are complete and negative.
The building involved is a five-story structure with dimensions of 75 by 25 feet.
One person from the building has been transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Additional medical support is on the way.
Two additional fire trucks are being directed to the command post for assistance.
Firefighters have three hoses in operation and water on the fire in apartment 5B. Initial searches of the apartment have not been started yet.
Additional EMS units are also en route to the scene.
A "second alarm" has been transmitted, requesting additional units and equipment to the scene.
Firefighters have one hose in operation to combat the flames.
Fire operations continue as the fifth-floor apartment remains fully engulfed in flames. A command post was established nearby.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 598 W 178th St.
Firefighters are using all available units and equipment on scene to douse the flames.
Firefighters confirm the fire is in the top floor apartment - 5B.
EMS units are staging nearby.
Dispatch provided a more accurate address for the fire.
The address reported for this incident has changed to W 178th St.
Firefighters confirm the fire is on the top floor of the apartment building.
Reports indicate multiple 911 calls about people trapped in the apartment building fire. Firefighters are on the scene.
Firefighters are responding to a fire on the fifth floor of an apartment building.
Firefighters are responding to a fire on the 5th floor of an apartment building.
Black smoke billows from the top floor of an apartment building. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If youβre nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 1370 St Nicholas Ave.
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Keeping everyone n all animals safe
I hope the injuryβs to the firefighters are not too bad
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Please pray for the pets
Yes we will
Bro I wouldnβt be standing there
Keeping everyone n all animals safe
I hope the injuryβs to the firefighters are not too bad
Minor
Please pray for the pets
Yes we will
Bro I wouldnβt be standing there
Keeping everyone n all animals safe
I hope the injuryβs to the firefighters are not too bad
Minor
Please pray for the pets
Yes we will
Bro I wouldnβt be standing there
Keeping everyone n all animals safe
I hope the injuryβs to the firefighters are not too bad
Minor
Please pray for the pets
Yes we will
Bro I wouldnβt be standing there
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Keeping everyone n all animals safe
I hope the injuryβs to the firefighters are not too bad
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Please pray for the pets
Yes we will
Bro I wouldnβt be standing there