Blaze Erupts on 2nd Floor of 21-Story Manhattan High-Rise

March 15, 2026 | Manhattan, NY

A fire broke out on the second floor of a 21-story office and mercantile building at 249 E. 48th St. in Manhattan, prompting a rapid emergency response from firefighters. Crews arrived swiftly and attacked the flames using water streams inside the Class 1 structure, which measures roughly 100 by 100 feet. Rescue teams are conducting searches to confirm no individuals remain trapped, while the high-rise incident—coded as Box 0840—presents risks to surrounding buildings.

Fire on the 2nd Floor of a 21 Story 100x100 class 1 Occupied Multi-Family Dwelling. Water on the fire. Searches in Progress. Doubtful Will Hold.

The alert was reported on March 15 at 1:34 p.m., with ongoing firefighting operations aimed at fully containing the blaze.

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