A fire on the roof of a seven-story apartment building in Manhattan's Upper East Side sent plumes of black smoke over the city on Friday morning. The blaze broke out around 10 a.m. at 305 East 95th Street, prompting a three-alarm response from the New York City Fire Department.
FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief James Canty said firefighters arrived within four minutes and found flames spreading to the three top-floor penthouses and the ceiling area. Approximately 40 fire squads and 170 firefighters, including EMS personnel, responded to the scene.
Three firefighters sustained minor injuries while battling the blaze, which was quickly contained to the original building. Officials advised residents to expect smoke and traffic delays in the area, and to close windows to avoid the smoke.
Videos posted on social media showed thick black smoke pouring from the roof and filling nearby streets, with flames visible from the top of the building. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
