Massive fire rages at Pepsi-Co factory in New Jersey

By Gotham Rex on March 22, 2022

Initial reports say multiple propane tanks may have exploded causing the flames to grow Source: Check out ABC 7 for more…

Two Injured in Chair Fire on 68th Street

By Gotham Rex on March 2, 2020

Two Injured in Chair Fire on 68th Street A chair caught fire in a sixth-floor apartment at 25 West 68th Street early Monday, drawing a large response from FDNY and resulting in two injuries.

Weekend fire in Williamsburg likely caused by BBQ grill

By Gotham Rex on September 25, 2019

Weekend fire in Williamsburg likely caused by BBQ grill No one was hurt and no charges have been filed, but several apartments suffered smoke, fire and water damage: About a hundred firefighters responded to the blaze that started shortly after…

Post fire, Fat Buddha remains closed on Avenue A

By Gotham Rex on April 15, 2019

Post fire, Fat Buddha remains closed on Avenue A [Photo from Friday]On March 29, the FDNY responded to a report of a fire in an apartment on the third floor of 505 E. 13th St. at Avenue A. While the…

Fire Tears Through Apartment Building on 76th Street, Injuring Eight People

By Gotham Rex on March 1, 2019

Fire Tears Through Apartment Building on 76th Street, Injuring Eight People A fire in an apartment building on 76th Street early Friday morning injured eight people, including one firefighter.

Fire Kills One Man, Injures Two People on 87th Street

By Gotham Rex on January 7, 2019

Fire Kills One Man, Injures Two People on 87th Street A fire Monday morning killed one person and left two others injured.

Fire at Central Park West Building May Have Begun in Vacant Apartment

By Gotham Rex on February 14, 2018

Fire at Central Park West Building May Have Begun in Vacant Apartment A fire broke out in a 15th floor apartment at 225 Central Park West between 82nd and 83rd Streets on Wednesday night.

Two Injured in Fire at Hotel des Artistes

By Gotham Rex on February 11, 2018

Two Injured in Fire at Hotel des Artistes A fire broke out on Saturday afternoon in a seventh floor duplex apartment at the Hotel des Artistes at 1 West 67th Street. No building residents sustained

Fire Breaks Out at The Majestic

By Gotham Rex on January 26, 2018

Fire Breaks Out at The Majestic A fire broke out in a second floor apartment at the Majestic, an historic building at 8 West 72nd Street on Friday morning, and it was raging as of about 10:30 a.m.

Postal Truck Engulfed in Flames on Amsterdam Avenue

By Gotham Rex on January 12, 2018

Postal Truck Engulfed in Flames on Amsterdam Avenue A mail truck on Amsterdam Avenue between 85th and 86th Streets was consumed by flames around 2:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon.

Car Bursts into Flames on Columbus Avenue

By Gotham Rex on January 11, 2018

Car Bursts into Flames on Columbus Avenue A car parked in front of 610 Columbus Avenue near 90th Street burst into flames on Thursday around 1 p.m., according to FDNY. No one was

What to Do When Your ‘Fireproof’ Building Catches Fire

By Gotham Rex on October 30, 2017

What to Do When Your ‘Fireproof’ Building Catches Fire A building once advertised as “fireproof” was engulfed in flames earlier this month, and now fire officials want residents to know what to do

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