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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.

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Fire operations have concluded. Six patients were transported to the hospital, including five firefighters and one civilian.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:30
Medical branch, Manhattan box 1733 for the final. Medical branch 1733, proceed. At this time, please give me a CAD for sick probing. We'll advise if we need a bus. Firefighters, one orange tag firefighter, one green tag civilian, all removed to hospital 17. Any remaining units will be released, they'll go 10-8 upon completion. I am 10-8, unit secure. Firefighters, one orange tag firefighter.
FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:26
Central and citywide, resources be advised, all H5 transmitted, second alarm transmitted in Manhattan at West 178th Street has been secured with a total patient count of 6, by Medical Branch Director 1733, conditions 13. Time now is 1328 hours, duration of incident 2 hours and 41 minutes. Citywide dispatcher D734.
FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:31
Alright. Medical Branch 1733, your transmission was stepped on, I need you to 10-5. Medical Branch Manhattan box 1733, at this time fire operation has concluded at this location. Total patient counts are 4. 4 green tag firefighters, 1 orange tag firefighters, 1 green tag civilians, all removed to hospital 17. All units at this location will be relieved. They'll go 10-8 upon completion. Seat is secured, I am 10-8. That's clear.

Some EMS units are being released from the scene.

Secondary searches throughout the building are complete with no additional findings, according to fire officials.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
2 Tom, units in Manhattan? 2 Tom, go ahead. Report in the second alarm box, 1733. Address, 598 West 178th Street between St. Louis Avenue and Norwood Avenue. Building's five stories, 75 by 25. Fire was on the top floor. Division 7 Deputy Chief Scanlon reports, secondary searches throughout the fire building are complete and negative. Difficult...

Four patients have been treated - three firefighters and one civilian. The firefighters have a mix of serious and minor injuries, per EMS.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:31
Medical Branch Manhattan, Bus 1733. Proceed. At this time, we have two additional green tag MOSs being treated over at Stajan. Potential's still going to be high, the public's safety, and it's going to be moderate to civilian. Total of four patients for use so far. One orange and three green tags. Two transports. I'm sorry, the breakdown is three firefighters and one civilian or all firefighters?
FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:19
3 firefighters, two green tag firefighters, one armored tag firefighter who was transported, and one green tag civilian who was transported, total of four. 10-4, time now is 1227, duration one hour, four minutes, dispatcher 795.

Firefighters report the situation is stabilizing, and the fire is likely under control soon.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
Visit 7 to Manhattan, box 1733, we'll go, probably will hold at this time. 10-4, probably will hold time 1207 hours, incident duration 4949 minutes, K. 49 minutes, 10-4, thank you Manhattan. Manhattan to Ladder 28. Ladder 28. Ladder 28, unable on the 10-7, however, it could be 10 West 147th Street.

Firefighters report negative search results in apartments 4B, 3B, 5A, and 5C.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:27
Division 7 to Manhattan. Division 7. Box 1733, at this time, please read 4 boy negative, 3 boy negative, 5 A negative, 5 Charlie negative. We got an additional truck also on this box. 10-4, Division 7.

An additional ambulance has been requested to the scene.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:12
Medical Branch Manhattan, box 1733. Medical Branch 1733. Requesting additional ALS.

Authorities have requested gas, electric, and Department of Building and Department of Health assistance due to the fire's impact on the building.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
Division 7 to Manhattan. Division 7, K. 1733, can you have contact gas and electric respond? Also, the Department of Buildings respond, and also the Department of Health to respond for a restaurant on the first floor. 10-4, do you have a name of the restaurant, K? 10-4, first one's Santo Domingo Deli, second one is 178th Street Fish Market. 10-4.

Two patients have been identified - one civilian has been transported with minor injuries, and a firefighter is being treated on scene for serious injuries.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:30
Medical Branch Manhattan, box 1733. Medical Branch 1733. At this time, we have a total of two patients, one green tag already transported, one orange tag being treated by 13 Willie. That's an orange tag MOS at this time. Conditions 19 is going to be triage officer. Conditions 16 is going to be the staging and tracking officer.

Firefighters report that initial searches in apartment 5B are complete and negative.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:20
Engine 7 to Manhattan. Engine 4, 0 to Manhattan. Division 7, your message? Division 7, box 1733, at this time, primaries in the fire department, 5 Boy, are negative. You can also turn around, Engine 72.

The building involved is a five-story structure with dimensions of 75 by 25 feet.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:21
Division 7 to Manhattan. Division 7. Building dimensions are 75 by 25, five-story, one's a street, two's an alley, three's an alley, four's a street. 10-4, Division 7.

One person from the building has been transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Additional medical support is on the way.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:29
Medical Branch, Manhattan box 1733. Medic, 1733. The staging's going to be 13 Eddie, triage is going to be 11 Adam, treatment's going to be 13 Willie. I will be medical branch. At this time, one civil in Greenstead was transported to hospital. 17 by 10 Henry. And, do you have an additional ALS responding?

Two additional fire trucks are being directed to the command post for assistance.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:17
Division 7 to Manhattan. Division 7, K. 7, box 1733, have the two additional trucks report to the command post with hostility. 10-4.

Firefighters have three hoses in operation and water on the fire in apartment 5B. Initial searches of the apartment have not been started yet.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
Division 7, you follow Manhattan? Division 7 to Manhattan, box 1733. At this time, we have three-line stretch, three lines in operation. Fire in apartment 5B. We have water on the fire at this time. No primaries underway yet. 10-4, time of your report, 1144, incident duration 2727 minutes, K. Division 7, 27 minutes, 10-4, Manhattan. Also, primary.... Summary's orange.

Additional EMS units are also en route to the scene.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:30
Manhattan Box 1732, are you calling? 10-4, your job has been upgraded to a second alarm. You're getting a second alarm, compliment. Alright, 10-4. Citywide to MR6, MR6. MR6, put it on my screen, please. Citywide to MIRV 1, MIRV 1. Citywide to MIRV 1, MIRV 1.

A "second alarm" has been transmitted, requesting additional units and equipment to the scene.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
Battalion 13 to Manhattan. Battalion 13. Second alarm for box 1733, please. 10-4. Manhattan announcing a second alarm transmitted, Manhattan box 1733, 598 West 178th Street, St. Nicholas Avenue. to Audubon Avenue.

Firefighters have one hose in operation to combat the flames.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:25
Battalion 28 to Manhattan. Battalion 13, you follow Manhattan? 10-4 Manhattan, we have two lines stretched, one line in operation. 10-4, time of your report 1130, incident duration 1, 2, 12 minutes, K.

Fire operations continue as the fifth-floor apartment remains fully engulfed in flames. A command post was established nearby.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:30
Medical branch, Manhattan box 1732, with a preliminary. Proceed. Time, 10 Henry Street and 13 Tannation. I'm on scene with 10 Henry, 11 Adam. The agent is going to be on 177 and St. Nicholas. Best access is either north or south on St. Nicholas. Fire operations are ongoing. Fifth floor apartment is fully engulfed in flames. The command post is going to be in front of 598 West 178.

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.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
10-4, Battalion 13, what are you using? All hands, going to work. 10-4. Unmined, in the process of being distracted. Manhattan announcing all hands operating, Manhattan 733. 598 West 178th Street, between St. Nettles... ...and Cote d'Avergne on auto...

Firefighters confirm the fire is in the top floor apartment - 5B.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:30
913. Address, 598178 Street. Fire apartment is 5 Boy, 5-story building. Size up. Exposure 1 is street. Exposure 2 is an alley. Exposure 3 is unknown. Exposure 4 is a street.

EMS units are staging nearby.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:31
10 Henry to citywide 1. Last unit calling citywide. Henry. 10 Henry. 10 Henry, we are 84 at the 1075 on 178 and St. Nick. Confirming fire on the top floor. We're going to set staging at West 177 and St. Nicholas Avenue. Best access is St. Nicholas Avenue, both directions. We will let you know how many patients we got. 10 Henry.

Dispatch provided a more accurate address for the fire.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:30
4. Manhattan announcing a 10-75, transmitted box 1733, 10 in the back, 98 West 178th Street, Nicholas Avenue to Audubon Avenue, fire's on the scene. Rescue 3 to Manhattan. Rescue 3. Announcing a 10-75. 10-4. Manhattan 2 Squad, sorry, Manhattan 2 Squad 61. 10-4.
FDNY Citywide 1 Β· 0:16
Box 1733, address 598 West 17th Street, off of St. Nicholas Avenue. Fire in a multiple. 1221 hours, citywide, 356.

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.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:24
Ladder 45, we'll be in an emergency. Ladder 45, go with the urgent. Ladder 45, 10-75 the box, we're saying we got fire on the top floor. 10-4, Ladder 45, can you confirm the address, K?

Reports indicate multiple 911 calls about people trapped in the apartment building fire. Firefighters are on the scene.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:30
Battalion 2, Battalion 13. Battalion 13, you calling? 10-4, Battalion 13, we're loading up your box due to the quantity of calls, also reporting people trapped at this location. Battalion 13, 10-4, do we have a building address? 10-4, the tentative address, 598 West 178th Street, no SIDS for that address. Battalion 13, 10-4. Battalion 13, 10-4.
FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:30
Central citywide units, be advised, an MTA 21, a report of a fire being transferred to Manhattan at 598 West 178th Street, between West 179th Street, pedestrian overpass and St. Nicholas Avenue. CAD is 2086, box is 1...

Firefighters are responding to a fire on the fifth floor of an apartment building.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:21
Phone alarm box 1733, 598 West 178th Street, St. Nicholas Avenue to Audubon Avenue, fire on the 5th floor. Phone alarm box 1733, 598 West 178th Street, between St. Nicholas Avenue and Audubon Avenue, fire on the 5th floor. Manhattan 2, Battalion 138.

Firefighters are responding to a fire on the 5th floor of an apartment building.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:21
Phone alarm box 1733, 598 West 178th Street, St. Nicholas Avenue to Audubon Avenue, fire on the 5th floor. Phone alarm box 1733, 598 West 178th Street, between St. Nicholas Avenue and Audubon Avenue, fire on the 5th floor. Manhattan 2, Battalion 138.

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 you’re 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.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:30
Medical branch, Manhattan box 1733 for the final. Medical branch 1733, proceed. At this time, please give me a CAD for sick probing. We'll advise if we need a bus. Firefighters, one orange tag firefighter, one green tag civilian, all removed to hospital 17. Any remaining units will be released, they'll go 10-8 upon completion. I am 10-8, unit secure. Firefighters, one orange tag firefighter.
FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:26
Central and citywide, resources be advised, all H5 transmitted, second alarm transmitted in Manhattan at West 178th Street has been secured with a total patient count of 6, by Medical Branch Director 1733, conditions 13. Time now is 1328 hours, duration of incident 2 hours and 41 minutes. Citywide dispatcher D734.
FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:31
Alright. Medical Branch 1733, your transmission was stepped on, I need you to 10-5. Medical Branch Manhattan box 1733, at this time fire operation has concluded at this location. Total patient counts are 4. 4 green tag firefighters, 1 orange tag firefighters, 1 green tag civilians, all removed to hospital 17. All units at this location will be relieved. They'll go 10-8 upon completion. Seat is secured, I am 10-8. That's clear.

Some EMS units are being released from the scene.

Secondary searches throughout the building are complete with no additional findings, according to fire officials.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
2 Tom, units in Manhattan? 2 Tom, go ahead. Report in the second alarm box, 1733. Address, 598 West 178th Street between St. Louis Avenue and Norwood Avenue. Building's five stories, 75 by 25. Fire was on the top floor. Division 7 Deputy Chief Scanlon reports, secondary searches throughout the fire building are complete and negative. Difficult...

Four patients have been treated - three firefighters and one civilian. The firefighters have a mix of serious and minor injuries, per EMS.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:31
Medical Branch Manhattan, Bus 1733. Proceed. At this time, we have two additional green tag MOSs being treated over at Stajan. Potential's still going to be high, the public's safety, and it's going to be moderate to civilian. Total of four patients for use so far. One orange and three green tags. Two transports. I'm sorry, the breakdown is three firefighters and one civilian or all firefighters?
FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:19
3 firefighters, two green tag firefighters, one armored tag firefighter who was transported, and one green tag civilian who was transported, total of four. 10-4, time now is 1227, duration one hour, four minutes, dispatcher 795.

Firefighters report the situation is stabilizing, and the fire is likely under control soon.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
Visit 7 to Manhattan, box 1733, we'll go, probably will hold at this time. 10-4, probably will hold time 1207 hours, incident duration 4949 minutes, K. 49 minutes, 10-4, thank you Manhattan. Manhattan to Ladder 28. Ladder 28. Ladder 28, unable on the 10-7, however, it could be 10 West 147th Street.

Firefighters report negative search results in apartments 4B, 3B, 5A, and 5C.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:27
Division 7 to Manhattan. Division 7. Box 1733, at this time, please read 4 boy negative, 3 boy negative, 5 A negative, 5 Charlie negative. We got an additional truck also on this box. 10-4, Division 7.

An additional ambulance has been requested to the scene.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:12
Medical Branch Manhattan, box 1733. Medical Branch 1733. Requesting additional ALS.

Authorities have requested gas, electric, and Department of Building and Department of Health assistance due to the fire's impact on the building.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
Division 7 to Manhattan. Division 7, K. 1733, can you have contact gas and electric respond? Also, the Department of Buildings respond, and also the Department of Health to respond for a restaurant on the first floor. 10-4, do you have a name of the restaurant, K? 10-4, first one's Santo Domingo Deli, second one is 178th Street Fish Market. 10-4.

Two patients have been identified - one civilian has been transported with minor injuries, and a firefighter is being treated on scene for serious injuries.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:30
Medical Branch Manhattan, box 1733. Medical Branch 1733. At this time, we have a total of two patients, one green tag already transported, one orange tag being treated by 13 Willie. That's an orange tag MOS at this time. Conditions 19 is going to be triage officer. Conditions 16 is going to be the staging and tracking officer.

Firefighters report that initial searches in apartment 5B are complete and negative.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:20
Engine 7 to Manhattan. Engine 4, 0 to Manhattan. Division 7, your message? Division 7, box 1733, at this time, primaries in the fire department, 5 Boy, are negative. You can also turn around, Engine 72.

The building involved is a five-story structure with dimensions of 75 by 25 feet.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:21
Division 7 to Manhattan. Division 7. Building dimensions are 75 by 25, five-story, one's a street, two's an alley, three's an alley, four's a street. 10-4, Division 7.

One person from the building has been transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Additional medical support is on the way.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:29
Medical Branch, Manhattan box 1733. Medic, 1733. The staging's going to be 13 Eddie, triage is going to be 11 Adam, treatment's going to be 13 Willie. I will be medical branch. At this time, one civil in Greenstead was transported to hospital. 17 by 10 Henry. And, do you have an additional ALS responding?

Two additional fire trucks are being directed to the command post for assistance.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:17
Division 7 to Manhattan. Division 7, K. 7, box 1733, have the two additional trucks report to the command post with hostility. 10-4.

Firefighters have three hoses in operation and water on the fire in apartment 5B. Initial searches of the apartment have not been started yet.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
Division 7, you follow Manhattan? Division 7 to Manhattan, box 1733. At this time, we have three-line stretch, three lines in operation. Fire in apartment 5B. We have water on the fire at this time. No primaries underway yet. 10-4, time of your report, 1144, incident duration 2727 minutes, K. Division 7, 27 minutes, 10-4, Manhattan. Also, primary.... Summary's orange.

Additional EMS units are also en route to the scene.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:30
Manhattan Box 1732, are you calling? 10-4, your job has been upgraded to a second alarm. You're getting a second alarm, compliment. Alright, 10-4. Citywide to MR6, MR6. MR6, put it on my screen, please. Citywide to MIRV 1, MIRV 1. Citywide to MIRV 1, MIRV 1.

A "second alarm" has been transmitted, requesting additional units and equipment to the scene.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
Battalion 13 to Manhattan. Battalion 13. Second alarm for box 1733, please. 10-4. Manhattan announcing a second alarm transmitted, Manhattan box 1733, 598 West 178th Street, St. Nicholas Avenue. to Audubon Avenue.

Firefighters have one hose in operation to combat the flames.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:25
Battalion 28 to Manhattan. Battalion 13, you follow Manhattan? 10-4 Manhattan, we have two lines stretched, one line in operation. 10-4, time of your report 1130, incident duration 1, 2, 12 minutes, K.

Fire operations continue as the fifth-floor apartment remains fully engulfed in flames. A command post was established nearby.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:30
Medical branch, Manhattan box 1732, with a preliminary. Proceed. Time, 10 Henry Street and 13 Tannation. I'm on scene with 10 Henry, 11 Adam. The agent is going to be on 177 and St. Nicholas. Best access is either north or south on St. Nicholas. Fire operations are ongoing. Fifth floor apartment is fully engulfed in flames. The command post is going to be in front of 598 West 178.

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.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
10-4, Battalion 13, what are you using? All hands, going to work. 10-4. Unmined, in the process of being distracted. Manhattan announcing all hands operating, Manhattan 733. 598 West 178th Street, between St. Nettles... ...and Cote d'Avergne on auto...

Firefighters confirm the fire is in the top floor apartment - 5B.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:30
913. Address, 598178 Street. Fire apartment is 5 Boy, 5-story building. Size up. Exposure 1 is street. Exposure 2 is an alley. Exposure 3 is unknown. Exposure 4 is a street.

EMS units are staging nearby.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:31
10 Henry to citywide 1. Last unit calling citywide. Henry. 10 Henry. 10 Henry, we are 84 at the 1075 on 178 and St. Nick. Confirming fire on the top floor. We're going to set staging at West 177 and St. Nicholas Avenue. Best access is St. Nicholas Avenue, both directions. We will let you know how many patients we got. 10 Henry.

Dispatch provided a more accurate address for the fire.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:30
4. Manhattan announcing a 10-75, transmitted box 1733, 10 in the back, 98 West 178th Street, Nicholas Avenue to Audubon Avenue, fire's on the scene. Rescue 3 to Manhattan. Rescue 3. Announcing a 10-75. 10-4. Manhattan 2 Squad, sorry, Manhattan 2 Squad 61. 10-4.
FDNY Citywide 1 Β· 0:16
Box 1733, address 598 West 17th Street, off of St. Nicholas Avenue. Fire in a multiple. 1221 hours, citywide, 356.

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.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:24
Ladder 45, we'll be in an emergency. Ladder 45, go with the urgent. Ladder 45, 10-75 the box, we're saying we got fire on the top floor. 10-4, Ladder 45, can you confirm the address, K?

Reports indicate multiple 911 calls about people trapped in the apartment building fire. Firefighters are on the scene.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:30
Battalion 2, Battalion 13. Battalion 13, you calling? 10-4, Battalion 13, we're loading up your box due to the quantity of calls, also reporting people trapped at this location. Battalion 13, 10-4, do we have a building address? 10-4, the tentative address, 598 West 178th Street, no SIDS for that address. Battalion 13, 10-4. Battalion 13, 10-4.
FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:30
Central citywide units, be advised, an MTA 21, a report of a fire being transferred to Manhattan at 598 West 178th Street, between West 179th Street, pedestrian overpass and St. Nicholas Avenue. CAD is 2086, box is 1...

Firefighters are responding to a fire on the fifth floor of an apartment building.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:21
Phone alarm box 1733, 598 West 178th Street, St. Nicholas Avenue to Audubon Avenue, fire on the 5th floor. Phone alarm box 1733, 598 West 178th Street, between St. Nicholas Avenue and Audubon Avenue, fire on the 5th floor. Manhattan 2, Battalion 138.

Firefighters are responding to a fire on the 5th floor of an apartment building.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:21
Phone alarm box 1733, 598 West 178th Street, St. Nicholas Avenue to Audubon Avenue, fire on the 5th floor. Phone alarm box 1733, 598 West 178th Street, between St. Nicholas Avenue and Audubon Avenue, fire on the 5th floor. Manhattan 2, Battalion 138.

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 you’re 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.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:30
Medical branch, Manhattan box 1733 for the final. Medical branch 1733, proceed. At this time, please give me a CAD for sick probing. We'll advise if we need a bus. Firefighters, one orange tag firefighter, one green tag civilian, all removed to hospital 17. Any remaining units will be released, they'll go 10-8 upon completion. I am 10-8, unit secure. Firefighters, one orange tag firefighter.
FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:26
Central and citywide, resources be advised, all H5 transmitted, second alarm transmitted in Manhattan at West 178th Street has been secured with a total patient count of 6, by Medical Branch Director 1733, conditions 13. Time now is 1328 hours, duration of incident 2 hours and 41 minutes. Citywide dispatcher D734.
FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:31
Alright. Medical Branch 1733, your transmission was stepped on, I need you to 10-5. Medical Branch Manhattan box 1733, at this time fire operation has concluded at this location. Total patient counts are 4. 4 green tag firefighters, 1 orange tag firefighters, 1 green tag civilians, all removed to hospital 17. All units at this location will be relieved. They'll go 10-8 upon completion. Seat is secured, I am 10-8. That's clear.

Some EMS units are being released from the scene.

Secondary searches throughout the building are complete with no additional findings, according to fire officials.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
2 Tom, units in Manhattan? 2 Tom, go ahead. Report in the second alarm box, 1733. Address, 598 West 178th Street between St. Louis Avenue and Norwood Avenue. Building's five stories, 75 by 25. Fire was on the top floor. Division 7 Deputy Chief Scanlon reports, secondary searches throughout the fire building are complete and negative. Difficult...

Four patients have been treated - three firefighters and one civilian. The firefighters have a mix of serious and minor injuries, per EMS.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:31
Medical Branch Manhattan, Bus 1733. Proceed. At this time, we have two additional green tag MOSs being treated over at Stajan. Potential's still going to be high, the public's safety, and it's going to be moderate to civilian. Total of four patients for use so far. One orange and three green tags. Two transports. I'm sorry, the breakdown is three firefighters and one civilian or all firefighters?
FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:19
3 firefighters, two green tag firefighters, one armored tag firefighter who was transported, and one green tag civilian who was transported, total of four. 10-4, time now is 1227, duration one hour, four minutes, dispatcher 795.

Firefighters report the situation is stabilizing, and the fire is likely under control soon.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
Visit 7 to Manhattan, box 1733, we'll go, probably will hold at this time. 10-4, probably will hold time 1207 hours, incident duration 4949 minutes, K. 49 minutes, 10-4, thank you Manhattan. Manhattan to Ladder 28. Ladder 28. Ladder 28, unable on the 10-7, however, it could be 10 West 147th Street.

Firefighters report negative search results in apartments 4B, 3B, 5A, and 5C.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:27
Division 7 to Manhattan. Division 7. Box 1733, at this time, please read 4 boy negative, 3 boy negative, 5 A negative, 5 Charlie negative. We got an additional truck also on this box. 10-4, Division 7.

An additional ambulance has been requested to the scene.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:12
Medical Branch Manhattan, box 1733. Medical Branch 1733. Requesting additional ALS.

Authorities have requested gas, electric, and Department of Building and Department of Health assistance due to the fire's impact on the building.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
Division 7 to Manhattan. Division 7, K. 1733, can you have contact gas and electric respond? Also, the Department of Buildings respond, and also the Department of Health to respond for a restaurant on the first floor. 10-4, do you have a name of the restaurant, K? 10-4, first one's Santo Domingo Deli, second one is 178th Street Fish Market. 10-4.

Two patients have been identified - one civilian has been transported with minor injuries, and a firefighter is being treated on scene for serious injuries.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:30
Medical Branch Manhattan, box 1733. Medical Branch 1733. At this time, we have a total of two patients, one green tag already transported, one orange tag being treated by 13 Willie. That's an orange tag MOS at this time. Conditions 19 is going to be triage officer. Conditions 16 is going to be the staging and tracking officer.

Firefighters report that initial searches in apartment 5B are complete and negative.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:20
Engine 7 to Manhattan. Engine 4, 0 to Manhattan. Division 7, your message? Division 7, box 1733, at this time, primaries in the fire department, 5 Boy, are negative. You can also turn around, Engine 72.

The building involved is a five-story structure with dimensions of 75 by 25 feet.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:21
Division 7 to Manhattan. Division 7. Building dimensions are 75 by 25, five-story, one's a street, two's an alley, three's an alley, four's a street. 10-4, Division 7.

One person from the building has been transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Additional medical support is on the way.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:29
Medical Branch, Manhattan box 1733. Medic, 1733. The staging's going to be 13 Eddie, triage is going to be 11 Adam, treatment's going to be 13 Willie. I will be medical branch. At this time, one civil in Greenstead was transported to hospital. 17 by 10 Henry. And, do you have an additional ALS responding?

Two additional fire trucks are being directed to the command post for assistance.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:17
Division 7 to Manhattan. Division 7, K. 7, box 1733, have the two additional trucks report to the command post with hostility. 10-4.

Firefighters have three hoses in operation and water on the fire in apartment 5B. Initial searches of the apartment have not been started yet.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
Division 7, you follow Manhattan? Division 7 to Manhattan, box 1733. At this time, we have three-line stretch, three lines in operation. Fire in apartment 5B. We have water on the fire at this time. No primaries underway yet. 10-4, time of your report, 1144, incident duration 2727 minutes, K. Division 7, 27 minutes, 10-4, Manhattan. Also, primary.... Summary's orange.

Additional EMS units are also en route to the scene.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:30
Manhattan Box 1732, are you calling? 10-4, your job has been upgraded to a second alarm. You're getting a second alarm, compliment. Alright, 10-4. Citywide to MR6, MR6. MR6, put it on my screen, please. Citywide to MIRV 1, MIRV 1. Citywide to MIRV 1, MIRV 1.

A "second alarm" has been transmitted, requesting additional units and equipment to the scene.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
Battalion 13 to Manhattan. Battalion 13. Second alarm for box 1733, please. 10-4. Manhattan announcing a second alarm transmitted, Manhattan box 1733, 598 West 178th Street, St. Nicholas Avenue. to Audubon Avenue.

Firefighters have one hose in operation to combat the flames.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:25
Battalion 28 to Manhattan. Battalion 13, you follow Manhattan? 10-4 Manhattan, we have two lines stretched, one line in operation. 10-4, time of your report 1130, incident duration 1, 2, 12 minutes, K.

Fire operations continue as the fifth-floor apartment remains fully engulfed in flames. A command post was established nearby.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:30
Medical branch, Manhattan box 1732, with a preliminary. Proceed. Time, 10 Henry Street and 13 Tannation. I'm on scene with 10 Henry, 11 Adam. The agent is going to be on 177 and St. Nicholas. Best access is either north or south on St. Nicholas. Fire operations are ongoing. Fifth floor apartment is fully engulfed in flames. The command post is going to be in front of 598 West 178.

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.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
10-4, Battalion 13, what are you using? All hands, going to work. 10-4. Unmined, in the process of being distracted. Manhattan announcing all hands operating, Manhattan 733. 598 West 178th Street, between St. Nettles... ...and Cote d'Avergne on auto...

Firefighters confirm the fire is in the top floor apartment - 5B.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:30
913. Address, 598178 Street. Fire apartment is 5 Boy, 5-story building. Size up. Exposure 1 is street. Exposure 2 is an alley. Exposure 3 is unknown. Exposure 4 is a street.

EMS units are staging nearby.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:31
10 Henry to citywide 1. Last unit calling citywide. Henry. 10 Henry. 10 Henry, we are 84 at the 1075 on 178 and St. Nick. Confirming fire on the top floor. We're going to set staging at West 177 and St. Nicholas Avenue. Best access is St. Nicholas Avenue, both directions. We will let you know how many patients we got. 10 Henry.

Dispatch provided a more accurate address for the fire.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:30
4. Manhattan announcing a 10-75, transmitted box 1733, 10 in the back, 98 West 178th Street, Nicholas Avenue to Audubon Avenue, fire's on the scene. Rescue 3 to Manhattan. Rescue 3. Announcing a 10-75. 10-4. Manhattan 2 Squad, sorry, Manhattan 2 Squad 61. 10-4.
FDNY Citywide 1 Β· 0:16
Box 1733, address 598 West 17th Street, off of St. Nicholas Avenue. Fire in a multiple. 1221 hours, citywide, 356.

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.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:24
Ladder 45, we'll be in an emergency. Ladder 45, go with the urgent. Ladder 45, 10-75 the box, we're saying we got fire on the top floor. 10-4, Ladder 45, can you confirm the address, K?

Reports indicate multiple 911 calls about people trapped in the apartment building fire. Firefighters are on the scene.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:30
Battalion 2, Battalion 13. Battalion 13, you calling? 10-4, Battalion 13, we're loading up your box due to the quantity of calls, also reporting people trapped at this location. Battalion 13, 10-4, do we have a building address? 10-4, the tentative address, 598 West 178th Street, no SIDS for that address. Battalion 13, 10-4. Battalion 13, 10-4.
FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:30
Central citywide units, be advised, an MTA 21, a report of a fire being transferred to Manhattan at 598 West 178th Street, between West 179th Street, pedestrian overpass and St. Nicholas Avenue. CAD is 2086, box is 1...

Firefighters are responding to a fire on the fifth floor of an apartment building.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:21
Phone alarm box 1733, 598 West 178th Street, St. Nicholas Avenue to Audubon Avenue, fire on the 5th floor. Phone alarm box 1733, 598 West 178th Street, between St. Nicholas Avenue and Audubon Avenue, fire on the 5th floor. Manhattan 2, Battalion 138.

Firefighters are responding to a fire on the 5th floor of an apartment building.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:21
Phone alarm box 1733, 598 West 178th Street, St. Nicholas Avenue to Audubon Avenue, fire on the 5th floor. Phone alarm box 1733, 598 West 178th Street, between St. Nicholas Avenue and Audubon Avenue, fire on the 5th floor. Manhattan 2, Battalion 138.

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Incident reported at 1370 St Nicholas Ave.

Fire operations have concluded. Six patients were transported to the hospital, including five firefighters and one civilian.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:30
Medical branch, Manhattan box 1733 for the final. Medical branch 1733, proceed. At this time, please give me a CAD for sick probing. We'll advise if we need a bus. Firefighters, one orange tag firefighter, one green tag civilian, all removed to hospital 17. Any remaining units will be released, they'll go 10-8 upon completion. I am 10-8, unit secure. Firefighters, one orange tag firefighter.
FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:26
Central and citywide, resources be advised, all H5 transmitted, second alarm transmitted in Manhattan at West 178th Street has been secured with a total patient count of 6, by Medical Branch Director 1733, conditions 13. Time now is 1328 hours, duration of incident 2 hours and 41 minutes. Citywide dispatcher D734.
FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:31
Alright. Medical Branch 1733, your transmission was stepped on, I need you to 10-5. Medical Branch Manhattan box 1733, at this time fire operation has concluded at this location. Total patient counts are 4. 4 green tag firefighters, 1 orange tag firefighters, 1 green tag civilians, all removed to hospital 17. All units at this location will be relieved. They'll go 10-8 upon completion. Seat is secured, I am 10-8. That's clear.

Some EMS units are being released from the scene.

Secondary searches throughout the building are complete with no additional findings, according to fire officials.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
2 Tom, units in Manhattan? 2 Tom, go ahead. Report in the second alarm box, 1733. Address, 598 West 178th Street between St. Louis Avenue and Norwood Avenue. Building's five stories, 75 by 25. Fire was on the top floor. Division 7 Deputy Chief Scanlon reports, secondary searches throughout the fire building are complete and negative. Difficult...

Four patients have been treated - three firefighters and one civilian. The firefighters have a mix of serious and minor injuries, per EMS.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:31
Medical Branch Manhattan, Bus 1733. Proceed. At this time, we have two additional green tag MOSs being treated over at Stajan. Potential's still going to be high, the public's safety, and it's going to be moderate to civilian. Total of four patients for use so far. One orange and three green tags. Two transports. I'm sorry, the breakdown is three firefighters and one civilian or all firefighters?
FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:19
3 firefighters, two green tag firefighters, one armored tag firefighter who was transported, and one green tag civilian who was transported, total of four. 10-4, time now is 1227, duration one hour, four minutes, dispatcher 795.

Firefighters report the situation is stabilizing, and the fire is likely under control soon.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
Visit 7 to Manhattan, box 1733, we'll go, probably will hold at this time. 10-4, probably will hold time 1207 hours, incident duration 4949 minutes, K. 49 minutes, 10-4, thank you Manhattan. Manhattan to Ladder 28. Ladder 28. Ladder 28, unable on the 10-7, however, it could be 10 West 147th Street.

Firefighters report negative search results in apartments 4B, 3B, 5A, and 5C.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:27
Division 7 to Manhattan. Division 7. Box 1733, at this time, please read 4 boy negative, 3 boy negative, 5 A negative, 5 Charlie negative. We got an additional truck also on this box. 10-4, Division 7.

An additional ambulance has been requested to the scene.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:12
Medical Branch Manhattan, box 1733. Medical Branch 1733. Requesting additional ALS.

Authorities have requested gas, electric, and Department of Building and Department of Health assistance due to the fire's impact on the building.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
Division 7 to Manhattan. Division 7, K. 1733, can you have contact gas and electric respond? Also, the Department of Buildings respond, and also the Department of Health to respond for a restaurant on the first floor. 10-4, do you have a name of the restaurant, K? 10-4, first one's Santo Domingo Deli, second one is 178th Street Fish Market. 10-4.

Two patients have been identified - one civilian has been transported with minor injuries, and a firefighter is being treated on scene for serious injuries.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:30
Medical Branch Manhattan, box 1733. Medical Branch 1733. At this time, we have a total of two patients, one green tag already transported, one orange tag being treated by 13 Willie. That's an orange tag MOS at this time. Conditions 19 is going to be triage officer. Conditions 16 is going to be the staging and tracking officer.

Firefighters report that initial searches in apartment 5B are complete and negative.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:20
Engine 7 to Manhattan. Engine 4, 0 to Manhattan. Division 7, your message? Division 7, box 1733, at this time, primaries in the fire department, 5 Boy, are negative. You can also turn around, Engine 72.

The building involved is a five-story structure with dimensions of 75 by 25 feet.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:21
Division 7 to Manhattan. Division 7. Building dimensions are 75 by 25, five-story, one's a street, two's an alley, three's an alley, four's a street. 10-4, Division 7.

One person from the building has been transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Additional medical support is on the way.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:29
Medical Branch, Manhattan box 1733. Medic, 1733. The staging's going to be 13 Eddie, triage is going to be 11 Adam, treatment's going to be 13 Willie. I will be medical branch. At this time, one civil in Greenstead was transported to hospital. 17 by 10 Henry. And, do you have an additional ALS responding?

Two additional fire trucks are being directed to the command post for assistance.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:17
Division 7 to Manhattan. Division 7, K. 7, box 1733, have the two additional trucks report to the command post with hostility. 10-4.

Firefighters have three hoses in operation and water on the fire in apartment 5B. Initial searches of the apartment have not been started yet.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
Division 7, you follow Manhattan? Division 7 to Manhattan, box 1733. At this time, we have three-line stretch, three lines in operation. Fire in apartment 5B. We have water on the fire at this time. No primaries underway yet. 10-4, time of your report, 1144, incident duration 2727 minutes, K. Division 7, 27 minutes, 10-4, Manhattan. Also, primary.... Summary's orange.

Additional EMS units are also en route to the scene.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:30
Manhattan Box 1732, are you calling? 10-4, your job has been upgraded to a second alarm. You're getting a second alarm, compliment. Alright, 10-4. Citywide to MR6, MR6. MR6, put it on my screen, please. Citywide to MIRV 1, MIRV 1. Citywide to MIRV 1, MIRV 1.

A "second alarm" has been transmitted, requesting additional units and equipment to the scene.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
Battalion 13 to Manhattan. Battalion 13. Second alarm for box 1733, please. 10-4. Manhattan announcing a second alarm transmitted, Manhattan box 1733, 598 West 178th Street, St. Nicholas Avenue. to Audubon Avenue.

Firefighters have one hose in operation to combat the flames.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:25
Battalion 28 to Manhattan. Battalion 13, you follow Manhattan? 10-4 Manhattan, we have two lines stretched, one line in operation. 10-4, time of your report 1130, incident duration 1, 2, 12 minutes, K.

Fire operations continue as the fifth-floor apartment remains fully engulfed in flames. A command post was established nearby.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:30
Medical branch, Manhattan box 1732, with a preliminary. Proceed. Time, 10 Henry Street and 13 Tannation. I'm on scene with 10 Henry, 11 Adam. The agent is going to be on 177 and St. Nicholas. Best access is either north or south on St. Nicholas. Fire operations are ongoing. Fifth floor apartment is fully engulfed in flames. The command post is going to be in front of 598 West 178.

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.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
10-4, Battalion 13, what are you using? All hands, going to work. 10-4. Unmined, in the process of being distracted. Manhattan announcing all hands operating, Manhattan 733. 598 West 178th Street, between St. Nettles... ...and Cote d'Avergne on auto...

Firefighters confirm the fire is in the top floor apartment - 5B.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:30
913. Address, 598178 Street. Fire apartment is 5 Boy, 5-story building. Size up. Exposure 1 is street. Exposure 2 is an alley. Exposure 3 is unknown. Exposure 4 is a street.

EMS units are staging nearby.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:31
10 Henry to citywide 1. Last unit calling citywide. Henry. 10 Henry. 10 Henry, we are 84 at the 1075 on 178 and St. Nick. Confirming fire on the top floor. We're going to set staging at West 177 and St. Nicholas Avenue. Best access is St. Nicholas Avenue, both directions. We will let you know how many patients we got. 10 Henry.

Dispatch provided a more accurate address for the fire.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:30
4. Manhattan announcing a 10-75, transmitted box 1733, 10 in the back, 98 West 178th Street, Nicholas Avenue to Audubon Avenue, fire's on the scene. Rescue 3 to Manhattan. Rescue 3. Announcing a 10-75. 10-4. Manhattan 2 Squad, sorry, Manhattan 2 Squad 61. 10-4.
FDNY Citywide 1 Β· 0:16
Box 1733, address 598 West 17th Street, off of St. Nicholas Avenue. Fire in a multiple. 1221 hours, citywide, 356.

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.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:24
Ladder 45, we'll be in an emergency. Ladder 45, go with the urgent. Ladder 45, 10-75 the box, we're saying we got fire on the top floor. 10-4, Ladder 45, can you confirm the address, K?

Reports indicate multiple 911 calls about people trapped in the apartment building fire. Firefighters are on the scene.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:30
Battalion 2, Battalion 13. Battalion 13, you calling? 10-4, Battalion 13, we're loading up your box due to the quantity of calls, also reporting people trapped at this location. Battalion 13, 10-4, do we have a building address? 10-4, the tentative address, 598 West 178th Street, no SIDS for that address. Battalion 13, 10-4. Battalion 13, 10-4.
FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:30
Central citywide units, be advised, an MTA 21, a report of a fire being transferred to Manhattan at 598 West 178th Street, between West 179th Street, pedestrian overpass and St. Nicholas Avenue. CAD is 2086, box is 1...

Firefighters are responding to a fire on the fifth floor of an apartment building.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:21
Phone alarm box 1733, 598 West 178th Street, St. Nicholas Avenue to Audubon Avenue, fire on the 5th floor. Phone alarm box 1733, 598 West 178th Street, between St. Nicholas Avenue and Audubon Avenue, fire on the 5th floor. Manhattan 2, Battalion 138.

Firefighters are responding to a fire on the 5th floor of an apartment building.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:21
Phone alarm box 1733, 598 West 178th Street, St. Nicholas Avenue to Audubon Avenue, fire on the 5th floor. Phone alarm box 1733, 598 West 178th Street, between St. Nicholas Avenue and Audubon Avenue, fire on the 5th floor. Manhattan 2, Battalion 138.

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Incident reported at 1370 St Nicholas Ave.

Fire operations have concluded. Six patients were transported to the hospital, including five firefighters and one civilian.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:30
Medical branch, Manhattan box 1733 for the final. Medical branch 1733, proceed. At this time, please give me a CAD for sick probing. We'll advise if we need a bus. Firefighters, one orange tag firefighter, one green tag civilian, all removed to hospital 17. Any remaining units will be released, they'll go 10-8 upon completion. I am 10-8, unit secure. Firefighters, one orange tag firefighter.
FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:26
Central and citywide, resources be advised, all H5 transmitted, second alarm transmitted in Manhattan at West 178th Street has been secured with a total patient count of 6, by Medical Branch Director 1733, conditions 13. Time now is 1328 hours, duration of incident 2 hours and 41 minutes. Citywide dispatcher D734.
FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:31
Alright. Medical Branch 1733, your transmission was stepped on, I need you to 10-5. Medical Branch Manhattan box 1733, at this time fire operation has concluded at this location. Total patient counts are 4. 4 green tag firefighters, 1 orange tag firefighters, 1 green tag civilians, all removed to hospital 17. All units at this location will be relieved. They'll go 10-8 upon completion. Seat is secured, I am 10-8. That's clear.

Some EMS units are being released from the scene.

Secondary searches throughout the building are complete with no additional findings, according to fire officials.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
2 Tom, units in Manhattan? 2 Tom, go ahead. Report in the second alarm box, 1733. Address, 598 West 178th Street between St. Louis Avenue and Norwood Avenue. Building's five stories, 75 by 25. Fire was on the top floor. Division 7 Deputy Chief Scanlon reports, secondary searches throughout the fire building are complete and negative. Difficult...

Four patients have been treated - three firefighters and one civilian. The firefighters have a mix of serious and minor injuries, per EMS.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:31
Medical Branch Manhattan, Bus 1733. Proceed. At this time, we have two additional green tag MOSs being treated over at Stajan. Potential's still going to be high, the public's safety, and it's going to be moderate to civilian. Total of four patients for use so far. One orange and three green tags. Two transports. I'm sorry, the breakdown is three firefighters and one civilian or all firefighters?
FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:19
3 firefighters, two green tag firefighters, one armored tag firefighter who was transported, and one green tag civilian who was transported, total of four. 10-4, time now is 1227, duration one hour, four minutes, dispatcher 795.

Firefighters report the situation is stabilizing, and the fire is likely under control soon.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
Visit 7 to Manhattan, box 1733, we'll go, probably will hold at this time. 10-4, probably will hold time 1207 hours, incident duration 4949 minutes, K. 49 minutes, 10-4, thank you Manhattan. Manhattan to Ladder 28. Ladder 28. Ladder 28, unable on the 10-7, however, it could be 10 West 147th Street.

Firefighters report negative search results in apartments 4B, 3B, 5A, and 5C.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:27
Division 7 to Manhattan. Division 7. Box 1733, at this time, please read 4 boy negative, 3 boy negative, 5 A negative, 5 Charlie negative. We got an additional truck also on this box. 10-4, Division 7.

An additional ambulance has been requested to the scene.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:12
Medical Branch Manhattan, box 1733. Medical Branch 1733. Requesting additional ALS.

Authorities have requested gas, electric, and Department of Building and Department of Health assistance due to the fire's impact on the building.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
Division 7 to Manhattan. Division 7, K. 1733, can you have contact gas and electric respond? Also, the Department of Buildings respond, and also the Department of Health to respond for a restaurant on the first floor. 10-4, do you have a name of the restaurant, K? 10-4, first one's Santo Domingo Deli, second one is 178th Street Fish Market. 10-4.

Two patients have been identified - one civilian has been transported with minor injuries, and a firefighter is being treated on scene for serious injuries.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:30
Medical Branch Manhattan, box 1733. Medical Branch 1733. At this time, we have a total of two patients, one green tag already transported, one orange tag being treated by 13 Willie. That's an orange tag MOS at this time. Conditions 19 is going to be triage officer. Conditions 16 is going to be the staging and tracking officer.

Firefighters report that initial searches in apartment 5B are complete and negative.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:20
Engine 7 to Manhattan. Engine 4, 0 to Manhattan. Division 7, your message? Division 7, box 1733, at this time, primaries in the fire department, 5 Boy, are negative. You can also turn around, Engine 72.

The building involved is a five-story structure with dimensions of 75 by 25 feet.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:21
Division 7 to Manhattan. Division 7. Building dimensions are 75 by 25, five-story, one's a street, two's an alley, three's an alley, four's a street. 10-4, Division 7.

One person from the building has been transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Additional medical support is on the way.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:29
Medical Branch, Manhattan box 1733. Medic, 1733. The staging's going to be 13 Eddie, triage is going to be 11 Adam, treatment's going to be 13 Willie. I will be medical branch. At this time, one civil in Greenstead was transported to hospital. 17 by 10 Henry. And, do you have an additional ALS responding?

Two additional fire trucks are being directed to the command post for assistance.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:17
Division 7 to Manhattan. Division 7, K. 7, box 1733, have the two additional trucks report to the command post with hostility. 10-4.

Firefighters have three hoses in operation and water on the fire in apartment 5B. Initial searches of the apartment have not been started yet.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
Division 7, you follow Manhattan? Division 7 to Manhattan, box 1733. At this time, we have three-line stretch, three lines in operation. Fire in apartment 5B. We have water on the fire at this time. No primaries underway yet. 10-4, time of your report, 1144, incident duration 2727 minutes, K. Division 7, 27 minutes, 10-4, Manhattan. Also, primary.... Summary's orange.

Additional EMS units are also en route to the scene.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:30
Manhattan Box 1732, are you calling? 10-4, your job has been upgraded to a second alarm. You're getting a second alarm, compliment. Alright, 10-4. Citywide to MR6, MR6. MR6, put it on my screen, please. Citywide to MIRV 1, MIRV 1. Citywide to MIRV 1, MIRV 1.

A "second alarm" has been transmitted, requesting additional units and equipment to the scene.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
Battalion 13 to Manhattan. Battalion 13. Second alarm for box 1733, please. 10-4. Manhattan announcing a second alarm transmitted, Manhattan box 1733, 598 West 178th Street, St. Nicholas Avenue. to Audubon Avenue.

Firefighters have one hose in operation to combat the flames.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:25
Battalion 28 to Manhattan. Battalion 13, you follow Manhattan? 10-4 Manhattan, we have two lines stretched, one line in operation. 10-4, time of your report 1130, incident duration 1, 2, 12 minutes, K.

Fire operations continue as the fifth-floor apartment remains fully engulfed in flames. A command post was established nearby.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:30
Medical branch, Manhattan box 1732, with a preliminary. Proceed. Time, 10 Henry Street and 13 Tannation. I'm on scene with 10 Henry, 11 Adam. The agent is going to be on 177 and St. Nicholas. Best access is either north or south on St. Nicholas. Fire operations are ongoing. Fifth floor apartment is fully engulfed in flames. The command post is going to be in front of 598 West 178.

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.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:31
10-4, Battalion 13, what are you using? All hands, going to work. 10-4. Unmined, in the process of being distracted. Manhattan announcing all hands operating, Manhattan 733. 598 West 178th Street, between St. Nettles... ...and Cote d'Avergne on auto...

Firefighters confirm the fire is in the top floor apartment - 5B.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:30
913. Address, 598178 Street. Fire apartment is 5 Boy, 5-story building. Size up. Exposure 1 is street. Exposure 2 is an alley. Exposure 3 is unknown. Exposure 4 is a street.

EMS units are staging nearby.

FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:31
10 Henry to citywide 1. Last unit calling citywide. Henry. 10 Henry. 10 Henry, we are 84 at the 1075 on 178 and St. Nick. Confirming fire on the top floor. We're going to set staging at West 177 and St. Nicholas Avenue. Best access is St. Nicholas Avenue, both directions. We will let you know how many patients we got. 10 Henry.

Dispatch provided a more accurate address for the fire.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:30
4. Manhattan announcing a 10-75, transmitted box 1733, 10 in the back, 98 West 178th Street, Nicholas Avenue to Audubon Avenue, fire's on the scene. Rescue 3 to Manhattan. Rescue 3. Announcing a 10-75. 10-4. Manhattan 2 Squad, sorry, Manhattan 2 Squad 61. 10-4.
FDNY Citywide 1 Β· 0:16
Box 1733, address 598 West 17th Street, off of St. Nicholas Avenue. Fire in a multiple. 1221 hours, citywide, 356.

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.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:24
Ladder 45, we'll be in an emergency. Ladder 45, go with the urgent. Ladder 45, 10-75 the box, we're saying we got fire on the top floor. 10-4, Ladder 45, can you confirm the address, K?

Reports indicate multiple 911 calls about people trapped in the apartment building fire. Firefighters are on the scene.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:30
Battalion 2, Battalion 13. Battalion 13, you calling? 10-4, Battalion 13, we're loading up your box due to the quantity of calls, also reporting people trapped at this location. Battalion 13, 10-4, do we have a building address? 10-4, the tentative address, 598 West 178th Street, no SIDS for that address. Battalion 13, 10-4. Battalion 13, 10-4.
FDNY EMS CW1 Β· 0:30
Central citywide units, be advised, an MTA 21, a report of a fire being transferred to Manhattan at 598 West 178th Street, between West 179th Street, pedestrian overpass and St. Nicholas Avenue. CAD is 2086, box is 1...

Firefighters are responding to a fire on the fifth floor of an apartment building.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:21
Phone alarm box 1733, 598 West 178th Street, St. Nicholas Avenue to Audubon Avenue, fire on the 5th floor. Phone alarm box 1733, 598 West 178th Street, between St. Nicholas Avenue and Audubon Avenue, fire on the 5th floor. Manhattan 2, Battalion 138.

Firefighters are responding to a fire on the 5th floor of an apartment building.

Manhattan FDNY Β· 0:21
Phone alarm box 1733, 598 West 178th Street, St. Nicholas Avenue to Audubon Avenue, fire on the 5th floor. Phone alarm box 1733, 598 West 178th Street, between St. Nicholas Avenue and Audubon Avenue, fire on the 5th floor. Manhattan 2, Battalion 138.

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MaLuzOct 13 at 12:52 PM

Keeping everyone n all animals safe

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I hope the injury’s to the firefighters are not too bad

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Please pray for the pets

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Bro I wouldn’t be standing there

MaLuzOct 13 at 12:52 PM

Keeping everyone n all animals safe

Ntmncer1Oct 13 at 12:55 PM

I hope the injury’s to the firefighters are not too bad

NewsNewYorkCityOct 13 at 1:12 PM

Minor

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Please pray for the pets

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Yes we will

BeefQuipsOct 13 at 2:03 PM

Bro I wouldn’t be standing there

MaLuzOct 13 at 12:52 PM

Keeping everyone n all animals safe

Ntmncer1Oct 13 at 12:55 PM

I hope the injury’s to the firefighters are not too bad

NewsNewYorkCityOct 13 at 1:12 PM

Minor

Oof322Oct 13 at 12:51 PM

Please pray for the pets

newyorkUser1619602006Oct 13 at 1:19 PM

Yes we will

BeefQuipsOct 13 at 2:03 PM

Bro I wouldn’t be standing there

MaLuzOct 13 at 12:52 PM

Keeping everyone n all animals safe

Ntmncer1Oct 13 at 12:55 PM

I hope the injury’s to the firefighters are not too bad

NewsNewYorkCityOct 13 at 1:12 PM

Minor

Oof322Oct 13 at 12:51 PM

Please pray for the pets

newyorkUser1619602006Oct 13 at 1:19 PM

Yes we will

BeefQuipsOct 13 at 2:03 PM

Bro I wouldn’t be standing there

MaLuzOct 13 at 12:52 PM

Keeping everyone n all animals safe

Ntmncer1Oct 13 at 12:55 PM

I hope the injury’s to the firefighters are not too bad

NewsNewYorkCityOct 13 at 1:12 PM

Minor

Oof322Oct 13 at 12:51 PM

Please pray for the pets

newyorkUser1619602006Oct 13 at 1:19 PM

Yes we will

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