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Firefighter Injured in 2nd-Floor Building Fire

38 W 130th St, Harlem, Manhattan

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Resolved· Fire Knocked Down

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Summary

  • Firefighters responded to a fire at a multi-story building on West 130th Street in New York City. Crews broke windows to gain entry and are actively working to control the blaze.

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Firefighters report the situation is under control, with no additional injuries reported.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Medic branch 15212, I have a progress. Received. 1521. Fire has gone, probably will hold. They have begun their de-escalation. Secondary searches were complete and negative. Again, total patient count is one Greentech firefighter. And potential now for further injury is moderate to low. I'm trying to find any further resources.Do I have anyone showing.

The main body of the fire has been knocked down.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical batch 1521, citywide with progress. Proceed. 1521, main body of fire knocked down. Secondary search is in progress. Total patient count at this time is one green tag firefighter being treated by 10 David. They'll be 82 to 07 when they are ready. Now, we'll hold with the current assignment. Can you tell me who's 84, please? Yes, sir.

Firefighters have knocked down all visible fire, and no person was found trapped after the search.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. Battalion 12, K. Battalion 12, all visible fire complete. All visible fire has been knocked down. Primaries are complete, negative. First and second floor. Alright, 10-4. Time of that report at 1421. Notify the incident commander that the instauration is now 2020 minutes, K. Battalion 12. 2. Attention all units.

Firefighters state that no civilian injuries have been reported, and the building was evacuated in an orderly manner.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
and 5th Avenue. Can I get my first BLS to try to get over there? We'll figure out who and what and where he is, alright? But at this time, no reported civilian injuries. It was an orderly self-evacuation. Potential for injury to civilians is low, and for public safety personnel is high. And they have a serious genetic condition at this location. End of report.10 David, take over to 131 and

A firefighter sustained minor injuries, according to the crew.

Firefighters have two hoses in operation and are conducting a search inside the structure.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
3 is unknown at this time, 4 is similar to that. We have two lines stretched, one in operation. Primary search in progress, trucks are opening up, fire is doubtful. 10-4, Battalion 12, time of that report at 1411 hours, the incident duration is 10, 10 minutes, K. Battalion 9, just be advised, we have a condition as well. 10-4. At 1412, dispatcher 491.

The fire crew has water on the fire, which is located on the second floor of a four-story building.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. Battalion 12, K. Got water on the fire. Alright, 10-4, Battalion 12, we still need a full progress report and a size up, K. 10-4, box 1521, using all hands for fire in the second floor, for four-story, non-fireproof. Address 38 West 130 Street, exposure one is a street, two is a similar attack. Battalion 12.

Firefighters can be seen attempting to gain entry into the building via the roof.

Firefighters are actively working to control the fire in a multi-story building.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 12, Manhattan. Battalion 12, K. We're all hands, 10-75. Alright, 10-4, we need a height, occupancy, location of the fire, K. 10-4, you were working on it, we'll be right back here. 10-4. All hands going to work, Manhattan box 1521, tentative address of 38 West 130 Street, between 5th and Lenox Avenue is fire in a multiple dwelling. All hands going to work, in the borough of Manhattan in box 1521. 5213.

The address of this incident has been updated.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Manhattan Engine 69. Engine 69. We've got the updated location, 38 West 1305th to Lenox. Engine 69, 10-4, responding. Manhattan to Ladder 14. Ladder 14. You got your ticket to return? 14, 10-4, we're 10-8. 83, acting 37 to Manhattan. 83, acting 37.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 38 W 130th St.

A video from a Citizen user shows firefighters breaking the building window to gain entry into the building. Smoke and fire can be seen coming from the building.

Firefighters have received a report of a fire in a building.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:21
Manhattan telephone alarm box 1522, 393 Lenox Avenue, West 129 and West 130 Street, report an age structural fire. Manhattan telephone alarm box 1522, 393 Lenox Avenue, West 129 and West 130 Street, report an age structural fire. Manhattan Engine Company 35.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 393 Lenox Ave.

Firefighters report the situation is under control, with no additional injuries reported.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Medic branch 15212, I have a progress. Received. 1521. Fire has gone, probably will hold. They have begun their de-escalation. Secondary searches were complete and negative. Again, total patient count is one Greentech firefighter. And potential now for further injury is moderate to low. I'm trying to find any further resources.Do I have anyone showing.

The main body of the fire has been knocked down.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical batch 1521, citywide with progress. Proceed. 1521, main body of fire knocked down. Secondary search is in progress. Total patient count at this time is one green tag firefighter being treated by 10 David. They'll be 82 to 07 when they are ready. Now, we'll hold with the current assignment. Can you tell me who's 84, please? Yes, sir.

Firefighters have knocked down all visible fire, and no person was found trapped after the search.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. Battalion 12, K. Battalion 12, all visible fire complete. All visible fire has been knocked down. Primaries are complete, negative. First and second floor. Alright, 10-4. Time of that report at 1421. Notify the incident commander that the instauration is now 2020 minutes, K. Battalion 12. 2. Attention all units.

Firefighters state that no civilian injuries have been reported, and the building was evacuated in an orderly manner.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
and 5th Avenue. Can I get my first BLS to try to get over there? We'll figure out who and what and where he is, alright? But at this time, no reported civilian injuries. It was an orderly self-evacuation. Potential for injury to civilians is low, and for public safety personnel is high. And they have a serious genetic condition at this location. End of report.10 David, take over to 131 and

A firefighter sustained minor injuries, according to the crew.

Firefighters have two hoses in operation and are conducting a search inside the structure.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
3 is unknown at this time, 4 is similar to that. We have two lines stretched, one in operation. Primary search in progress, trucks are opening up, fire is doubtful. 10-4, Battalion 12, time of that report at 1411 hours, the incident duration is 10, 10 minutes, K. Battalion 9, just be advised, we have a condition as well. 10-4. At 1412, dispatcher 491.

The fire crew has water on the fire, which is located on the second floor of a four-story building.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. Battalion 12, K. Got water on the fire. Alright, 10-4, Battalion 12, we still need a full progress report and a size up, K. 10-4, box 1521, using all hands for fire in the second floor, for four-story, non-fireproof. Address 38 West 130 Street, exposure one is a street, two is a similar attack. Battalion 12.

Firefighters can be seen attempting to gain entry into the building via the roof.

Firefighters are actively working to control the fire in a multi-story building.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 12, Manhattan. Battalion 12, K. We're all hands, 10-75. Alright, 10-4, we need a height, occupancy, location of the fire, K. 10-4, you were working on it, we'll be right back here. 10-4. All hands going to work, Manhattan box 1521, tentative address of 38 West 130 Street, between 5th and Lenox Avenue is fire in a multiple dwelling. All hands going to work, in the borough of Manhattan in box 1521. 5213.

The address of this incident has been updated.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Manhattan Engine 69. Engine 69. We've got the updated location, 38 West 1305th to Lenox. Engine 69, 10-4, responding. Manhattan to Ladder 14. Ladder 14. You got your ticket to return? 14, 10-4, we're 10-8. 83, acting 37 to Manhattan. 83, acting 37.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 38 W 130th St.

A video from a Citizen user shows firefighters breaking the building window to gain entry into the building. Smoke and fire can be seen coming from the building.

Firefighters have received a report of a fire in a building.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:21
Manhattan telephone alarm box 1522, 393 Lenox Avenue, West 129 and West 130 Street, report an age structural fire. Manhattan telephone alarm box 1522, 393 Lenox Avenue, West 129 and West 130 Street, report an age structural fire. Manhattan Engine Company 35.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 393 Lenox Ave.

Firefighters report the situation is under control, with no additional injuries reported.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Medic branch 15212, I have a progress. Received. 1521. Fire has gone, probably will hold. They have begun their de-escalation. Secondary searches were complete and negative. Again, total patient count is one Greentech firefighter. And potential now for further injury is moderate to low. I'm trying to find any further resources.Do I have anyone showing.

The main body of the fire has been knocked down.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical batch 1521, citywide with progress. Proceed. 1521, main body of fire knocked down. Secondary search is in progress. Total patient count at this time is one green tag firefighter being treated by 10 David. They'll be 82 to 07 when they are ready. Now, we'll hold with the current assignment. Can you tell me who's 84, please? Yes, sir.

Firefighters have knocked down all visible fire, and no person was found trapped after the search.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. Battalion 12, K. Battalion 12, all visible fire complete. All visible fire has been knocked down. Primaries are complete, negative. First and second floor. Alright, 10-4. Time of that report at 1421. Notify the incident commander that the instauration is now 2020 minutes, K. Battalion 12. 2. Attention all units.

Firefighters state that no civilian injuries have been reported, and the building was evacuated in an orderly manner.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
and 5th Avenue. Can I get my first BLS to try to get over there? We'll figure out who and what and where he is, alright? But at this time, no reported civilian injuries. It was an orderly self-evacuation. Potential for injury to civilians is low, and for public safety personnel is high. And they have a serious genetic condition at this location. End of report.10 David, take over to 131 and

A firefighter sustained minor injuries, according to the crew.

Firefighters have two hoses in operation and are conducting a search inside the structure.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
3 is unknown at this time, 4 is similar to that. We have two lines stretched, one in operation. Primary search in progress, trucks are opening up, fire is doubtful. 10-4, Battalion 12, time of that report at 1411 hours, the incident duration is 10, 10 minutes, K. Battalion 9, just be advised, we have a condition as well. 10-4. At 1412, dispatcher 491.

The fire crew has water on the fire, which is located on the second floor of a four-story building.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. Battalion 12, K. Got water on the fire. Alright, 10-4, Battalion 12, we still need a full progress report and a size up, K. 10-4, box 1521, using all hands for fire in the second floor, for four-story, non-fireproof. Address 38 West 130 Street, exposure one is a street, two is a similar attack. Battalion 12.

Firefighters can be seen attempting to gain entry into the building via the roof.

Firefighters are actively working to control the fire in a multi-story building.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 12, Manhattan. Battalion 12, K. We're all hands, 10-75. Alright, 10-4, we need a height, occupancy, location of the fire, K. 10-4, you were working on it, we'll be right back here. 10-4. All hands going to work, Manhattan box 1521, tentative address of 38 West 130 Street, between 5th and Lenox Avenue is fire in a multiple dwelling. All hands going to work, in the borough of Manhattan in box 1521. 5213.

The address of this incident has been updated.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Manhattan Engine 69. Engine 69. We've got the updated location, 38 West 1305th to Lenox. Engine 69, 10-4, responding. Manhattan to Ladder 14. Ladder 14. You got your ticket to return? 14, 10-4, we're 10-8. 83, acting 37 to Manhattan. 83, acting 37.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 38 W 130th St.

A video from a Citizen user shows firefighters breaking the building window to gain entry into the building. Smoke and fire can be seen coming from the building.

Firefighters have received a report of a fire in a building.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:21
Manhattan telephone alarm box 1522, 393 Lenox Avenue, West 129 and West 130 Street, report an age structural fire. Manhattan telephone alarm box 1522, 393 Lenox Avenue, West 129 and West 130 Street, report an age structural fire. Manhattan Engine Company 35.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 393 Lenox Ave.

Firefighters report the situation is under control, with no additional injuries reported.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Medic branch 15212, I have a progress. Received. 1521. Fire has gone, probably will hold. They have begun their de-escalation. Secondary searches were complete and negative. Again, total patient count is one Greentech firefighter. And potential now for further injury is moderate to low. I'm trying to find any further resources.Do I have anyone showing.

The main body of the fire has been knocked down.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical batch 1521, citywide with progress. Proceed. 1521, main body of fire knocked down. Secondary search is in progress. Total patient count at this time is one green tag firefighter being treated by 10 David. They'll be 82 to 07 when they are ready. Now, we'll hold with the current assignment. Can you tell me who's 84, please? Yes, sir.

Firefighters have knocked down all visible fire, and no person was found trapped after the search.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. Battalion 12, K. Battalion 12, all visible fire complete. All visible fire has been knocked down. Primaries are complete, negative. First and second floor. Alright, 10-4. Time of that report at 1421. Notify the incident commander that the instauration is now 2020 minutes, K. Battalion 12. 2. Attention all units.

Firefighters state that no civilian injuries have been reported, and the building was evacuated in an orderly manner.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
and 5th Avenue. Can I get my first BLS to try to get over there? We'll figure out who and what and where he is, alright? But at this time, no reported civilian injuries. It was an orderly self-evacuation. Potential for injury to civilians is low, and for public safety personnel is high. And they have a serious genetic condition at this location. End of report.10 David, take over to 131 and

A firefighter sustained minor injuries, according to the crew.

Firefighters have two hoses in operation and are conducting a search inside the structure.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
3 is unknown at this time, 4 is similar to that. We have two lines stretched, one in operation. Primary search in progress, trucks are opening up, fire is doubtful. 10-4, Battalion 12, time of that report at 1411 hours, the incident duration is 10, 10 minutes, K. Battalion 9, just be advised, we have a condition as well. 10-4. At 1412, dispatcher 491.

The fire crew has water on the fire, which is located on the second floor of a four-story building.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. Battalion 12, K. Got water on the fire. Alright, 10-4, Battalion 12, we still need a full progress report and a size up, K. 10-4, box 1521, using all hands for fire in the second floor, for four-story, non-fireproof. Address 38 West 130 Street, exposure one is a street, two is a similar attack. Battalion 12.

Firefighters can be seen attempting to gain entry into the building via the roof.

Firefighters are actively working to control the fire in a multi-story building.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 12, Manhattan. Battalion 12, K. We're all hands, 10-75. Alright, 10-4, we need a height, occupancy, location of the fire, K. 10-4, you were working on it, we'll be right back here. 10-4. All hands going to work, Manhattan box 1521, tentative address of 38 West 130 Street, between 5th and Lenox Avenue is fire in a multiple dwelling. All hands going to work, in the borough of Manhattan in box 1521. 5213.

The address of this incident has been updated.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Manhattan Engine 69. Engine 69. We've got the updated location, 38 West 1305th to Lenox. Engine 69, 10-4, responding. Manhattan to Ladder 14. Ladder 14. You got your ticket to return? 14, 10-4, we're 10-8. 83, acting 37 to Manhattan. 83, acting 37.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 38 W 130th St.

A video from a Citizen user shows firefighters breaking the building window to gain entry into the building. Smoke and fire can be seen coming from the building.

Firefighters have received a report of a fire in a building.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:21
Manhattan telephone alarm box 1522, 393 Lenox Avenue, West 129 and West 130 Street, report an age structural fire. Manhattan telephone alarm box 1522, 393 Lenox Avenue, West 129 and West 130 Street, report an age structural fire. Manhattan Engine Company 35.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 393 Lenox Ave.

Firefighters report the situation is under control, with no additional injuries reported.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Medic branch 15212, I have a progress. Received. 1521. Fire has gone, probably will hold. They have begun their de-escalation. Secondary searches were complete and negative. Again, total patient count is one Greentech firefighter. And potential now for further injury is moderate to low. I'm trying to find any further resources.Do I have anyone showing.

The main body of the fire has been knocked down.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical batch 1521, citywide with progress. Proceed. 1521, main body of fire knocked down. Secondary search is in progress. Total patient count at this time is one green tag firefighter being treated by 10 David. They'll be 82 to 07 when they are ready. Now, we'll hold with the current assignment. Can you tell me who's 84, please? Yes, sir.

Firefighters have knocked down all visible fire, and no person was found trapped after the search.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. Battalion 12, K. Battalion 12, all visible fire complete. All visible fire has been knocked down. Primaries are complete, negative. First and second floor. Alright, 10-4. Time of that report at 1421. Notify the incident commander that the instauration is now 2020 minutes, K. Battalion 12. 2. Attention all units.

Firefighters state that no civilian injuries have been reported, and the building was evacuated in an orderly manner.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
and 5th Avenue. Can I get my first BLS to try to get over there? We'll figure out who and what and where he is, alright? But at this time, no reported civilian injuries. It was an orderly self-evacuation. Potential for injury to civilians is low, and for public safety personnel is high. And they have a serious genetic condition at this location. End of report.10 David, take over to 131 and

A firefighter sustained minor injuries, according to the crew.

Firefighters have two hoses in operation and are conducting a search inside the structure.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
3 is unknown at this time, 4 is similar to that. We have two lines stretched, one in operation. Primary search in progress, trucks are opening up, fire is doubtful. 10-4, Battalion 12, time of that report at 1411 hours, the incident duration is 10, 10 minutes, K. Battalion 9, just be advised, we have a condition as well. 10-4. At 1412, dispatcher 491.

The fire crew has water on the fire, which is located on the second floor of a four-story building.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. Battalion 12, K. Got water on the fire. Alright, 10-4, Battalion 12, we still need a full progress report and a size up, K. 10-4, box 1521, using all hands for fire in the second floor, for four-story, non-fireproof. Address 38 West 130 Street, exposure one is a street, two is a similar attack. Battalion 12.

Firefighters can be seen attempting to gain entry into the building via the roof.

Firefighters are actively working to control the fire in a multi-story building.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 12, Manhattan. Battalion 12, K. We're all hands, 10-75. Alright, 10-4, we need a height, occupancy, location of the fire, K. 10-4, you were working on it, we'll be right back here. 10-4. All hands going to work, Manhattan box 1521, tentative address of 38 West 130 Street, between 5th and Lenox Avenue is fire in a multiple dwelling. All hands going to work, in the borough of Manhattan in box 1521. 5213.

The address of this incident has been updated.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Manhattan Engine 69. Engine 69. We've got the updated location, 38 West 1305th to Lenox. Engine 69, 10-4, responding. Manhattan to Ladder 14. Ladder 14. You got your ticket to return? 14, 10-4, we're 10-8. 83, acting 37 to Manhattan. 83, acting 37.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 38 W 130th St.

A video from a Citizen user shows firefighters breaking the building window to gain entry into the building. Smoke and fire can be seen coming from the building.

Firefighters have received a report of a fire in a building.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:21
Manhattan telephone alarm box 1522, 393 Lenox Avenue, West 129 and West 130 Street, report an age structural fire. Manhattan telephone alarm box 1522, 393 Lenox Avenue, West 129 and West 130 Street, report an age structural fire. Manhattan Engine Company 35.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 393 Lenox Ave.

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Comments30

Ninkie12h ago

So said those are basically houses that should be landmarks!

ChildoftheKing11h ago

what is going on with all these fires lately?? And then you never hear of any investigation. Great Fire Commissioner Mamdani appointed, you never hear from her or see her! Mamdani doesn’t care if this whole city burns down

NewYorkUser37857802811h ago

True...she does nothing...

WutItIz0511h ago

I hate this new thing Citizen app does with interrupting the video showing how many people are watching. Please STOP DOING THAT!

JellaJ22011h ago

Meaning people have been trying to burn Harlem and it’s history down for years. Any more questions??

Ninkie12h ago

So said those are basically houses that should be landmarks!

ChildoftheKing11h ago

what is going on with all these fires lately?? And then you never hear of any investigation. Great Fire Commissioner Mamdani appointed, you never hear from her or see her! Mamdani doesn’t care if this whole city burns down

NewYorkUser37857802811h ago

True...she does nothing...

WutItIz0511h ago

I hate this new thing Citizen app does with interrupting the video showing how many people are watching. Please STOP DOING THAT!

JellaJ22011h ago

Meaning people have been trying to burn Harlem and it’s history down for years. Any more questions??

Ninkie12h ago

So said those are basically houses that should be landmarks!

ChildoftheKing11h ago

what is going on with all these fires lately?? And then you never hear of any investigation. Great Fire Commissioner Mamdani appointed, you never hear from her or see her! Mamdani doesn’t care if this whole city burns down

NewYorkUser37857802811h ago

True...she does nothing...

WutItIz0511h ago

I hate this new thing Citizen app does with interrupting the video showing how many people are watching. Please STOP DOING THAT!

JellaJ22011h ago

Meaning people have been trying to burn Harlem and it’s history down for years. Any more questions??

Ninkie12h ago

So said those are basically houses that should be landmarks!

ChildoftheKing11h ago

what is going on with all these fires lately?? And then you never hear of any investigation. Great Fire Commissioner Mamdani appointed, you never hear from her or see her! Mamdani doesn’t care if this whole city burns down

NewYorkUser37857802811h ago

True...she does nothing...

WutItIz0511h ago

I hate this new thing Citizen app does with interrupting the video showing how many people are watching. Please STOP DOING THAT!

JellaJ22011h ago

Meaning people have been trying to burn Harlem and it’s history down for years. Any more questions??

Ninkie12h ago

So said those are basically houses that should be landmarks!

ChildoftheKing11h ago

what is going on with all these fires lately?? And then you never hear of any investigation. Great Fire Commissioner Mamdani appointed, you never hear from her or see her! Mamdani doesn’t care if this whole city burns down

NewYorkUser37857802811h ago

True...she does nothing...

WutItIz0511h ago

I hate this new thing Citizen app does with interrupting the video showing how many people are watching. Please STOP DOING THAT!

JellaJ22011h ago

Meaning people have been trying to burn Harlem and it’s history down for years. Any more questions??

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