Brooklyn E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Teen in Housing Complex
#NYCFire #LithiumIonSafetyA lithium-ion battery from an e-bike sparked a New York City housing complex explosion, killing an 18-year-old. The fast-moving fire at Crown Heights' Albany Houses drew 34 emergency vehicles. The investigation continues. read more
Midtown High-Rise Fire Erupts Near St. Patricks Day Parade
#NYCFire #StPatricksDayFire crews rushed to a Midtown NYC high-rise roof fire near the St. Patrick’s Day parade start. The blaze, from an AC vent, caused evacuations but was controlled with no injuries, leaving the parade unaffected. read more
Fire at 44-Story Hudson Yards Building Causes Smoke Billow
#NYCFire #HudsonYardsBlazeA fire on a 44-story New York City skyscraper at Hudson Yards caused smoke to billow from the building, starting at 11:30 a.m. The cause of the fire remains unknown, with no reported injuries. read more