Upper East Side residents recounted the horrifying moments when flames from a deadly three-alarm fire tore its way through an apartment building on Monday
According to FDNY sources, the Upper East Side fire ripped through the six-story building located at 526 East 82nd St. around 7:15 p.m. on Dec. 2 and swiftly spread throughout the upper floors of the structure.residents recounted the horrifying moments when flames from a deadly three-alarm fire tore its way through an apartment building on Monday night, killing one person and leaving seven firefighters and residents injured.
According to fire officials, the blaze ignited on the fifth floor and then rapidly spread to the fourth and sixth floors in minutes. The blaze was so out of control that several firefighters were injured, along with residents who were whisked out on stretchers. One person also perished inside the building, however, the FDNY did not provide any details about the individual who lost their life.
According to fire officials, the blaze ignited on the fifth floor and then rapidly spread to the fourth and sixth floors in minutes“I smelled a fire, and this whole top floor was spewing flames, and they were breaking glass,” Juan Cuervo said. “Just as soon as I stepped out there was already a flames out the window.”Dean Moses is the Breaking News Editor at amNewYork Metro and resident photographer. He covers NYPD, crime, homelessness, and anything breaking news.
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