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Second-Alarm Fire at Queens Scrapyard Queens, NY - FDNY firefighters in Queens fought an intense, but relatively brief two-alarm fire on December 31, 2017. A phone alarm was received at 9:20 A.M. for a fire opposite 4625 Metropolitan Avenue. The 10-75 was transmitted at 9:23 A.M., with the second being sounded at 9:33 A.M. The fire building was an approximate 25'X100' one-story corrugated metal building. Members were soon backed out and two tower ladders set up. With a multi-versal in the front door, the fire was knocked down and put "probably will hold" at 10:39 A.M. Haz-Mat was called due to possible unknown substances. No injuries were reported.
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Massive Five-Alarm Bronx Fire Claims 12 Lives Bronx, NY - "This is the worst fire tragedy we have seen in this city in a quarter of a century. It will rank as one of the worst losses in a fire in many years. Based on the information now, I’m sorry to report twelve New Yorkers are dead, including one child. Four people are critically injured, fighting for their lives, and there are other serious injuries as well. Because of FDNY’s quick response, at least 12 people were
JUMP TO FILE #011118114 rescued,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio regarding the fatal five-alarm fire in the Bronx on December 28, 2017. FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro said, “In a Department that’s certainly no stranger to tragedy, we’re shocked at this loss. The fire started on the first-floor
and quickly spread upstairs. People died on various floors, they range in ages from 1 to over 50. This tragedy is, without question, historic in its magnitude. Our hearts go out to every family who lost a loved one here and everyone fighting for their lives.” The cause of the fire is under investigation. - FDNY
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Two-Alarm Structure Fire in Staten Island Staten Island, NY - On December 15, 2017 at 10:16 P.M., firefighters responded on Box 2257 to 129 New Dorp Plaza for reports of a structure fire. Upon arrival, crews had fire on three floors of a three-story 30'x50' structure. Division 8 reported the fire as "probably will hold" at 11:34 P.M.
PHOTO COLLECTION BY RUSSELL CURLEY
FDNY High Rise Ladder 1, a 1961 Mack/Magirus 144' rear mount, responding to an alarm of fire. This ladder would later be reassigned to High Rise Ladder 24.