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News Breaking News Fire Erupts on Second Floor of Manhattan Apartment Building

Fire Erupts on Second Floor of Manhattan Apartment Building

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March 15, 2026 | Manhattan, NY

Firefighters battled a fire on the second floor of an occupied multiple-dwelling building at 249 E. 48th St. in Manhattan on March 15 around 1:26 p.m. The 10-75 alarm prompted an immediate response from first responders. No immediate reports of injuries or the fire's cause have been released.

Fire on the 2nd Floor of an Occupied Multi-Family Dwelling.Fire on the 2nd Floor of an Occupied Multi-Family Dwelling.

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