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Compactor Fire Erupts at 35 Hudson Yards in Manhattan

  • By Staff Report
  • News, Breaking News
  • Posted: January 17, 2026 EDT
  • Updated: January 17, 2026 05:54 PM EDT

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January 17, 2026 | Manhattan, NY

A compactor fire broke out at the prominent 35 Hudson Yards building in Manhattan on Jan. 17 around 5:49 p.m., as reported by the 1st Responder Wireless News Dispatch team, part of Belsito Communications Inc. The blaze, classified as a 10-75 alarm under Box 0693, occurred in an occupied multiple dwelling within the bustling Hudson Yards development. Firefighters quickly responded to the emergency call.

Compactor fire in an Occupied Multi-Family Dwelling.Compactor fire in an Occupied Multi-Family Dwelling.

There are no immediate reports of injuries or required evacuations. Officials are probing the fire's origin, with further details expected soon.

This incident underscores persistent safety issues in crowded urban commercial areas and may prompt examinations of building upkeep standards.

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