Fire Erupts on Scaffolding of Five-Story Building in Manhattan

January 09, 2026 | Manhattan, NY

Firefighters battled a blaze on the external scaffolding of a five-story mixed-occupancy dwelling at 801 Madison Ave. on Jan. 9 at 9:31 a.m. The incident, dispatched under Box 0986 and classified as a 10-75 working fire, prompted a swift response from first responders in Manhattan. No immediate reports of injuries were available, but the fire was contained to the exterior structure.

Fire on the Extension scaffolding of a 5 Story mixed occupancy Dwelling.

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