Why fires caused by batteries are a big concern in NYC
A weekend fire that injured over three dozen people and spurred a dramatic high-rise rope rescue is drawing attention to battery fire risks that can arise in the electric bikes and scooters that have proliferated in New York City.
NYC officials probe battery-linked fire that injured over 3 dozen
Nearly 200 fires and six deaths across NYC have been linked to lithium-ion batteries related to “micromobility” devices, fire officials said.
Manhattan high-rise fire leaves 38 injured, 2 critically: FDNY
A fire sparked by a lithium-ion battery inside an apartment in a Midtown high rise left 38 people injured Saturday afternoon, according to officials.
4 dead in Bronx house fire, 3 children among victims
Three children and one adult died Sunday morning after a fire inside a home in the Bronx, officials say.
FDNY appoints first-ever female commissioner
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed acting Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh to lead the department on a permanent basis.
Man torched Queens restaurant that messed up his order, cops say
A man accused of setting fire to a Bangladeshi restaurant in Queens earlier this month apparently told cops that the eatery botched his rice dish.
Massive fire inside Queens factory
The FDNY spent hours battling a huge factory fire early Tuesday in the Long Island City area of Queens.
FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo-Elling remembered at emotional funeral service
Mourners came to the Tilles Center on Long Island for a solemn service honoring FDNY EMS Lieutenant Alison Russo, who was stabbed to death last week. "That man murdered my daughter and she would be the first to come to his aid if he ever needed help," said Frank Fuoco, her father.
Funeral for FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo-Elling set for Wednesday
The funeral for FDNY EMS Lieutenant Alison Russo-Elling, who was stabbed to death last week in an unprovoked attack, is expected to draw hundreds of mourners.
FDNY EMS lieutenant fatally stabbed in Queens
A man has been taken into custody after FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, 61, was stabbed to death in Queens on Thursday afternoon.
FDNY honors EMS lieutenant who was stabbed to death
Purple and black bunting now drapes the entrance to EMS Station 49 in Queens. The bunting was hung in a solemn ceremony to mourn the loss of FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, who was stabbed to death in a random attack.
Governor's Island Ferry Terminal catches fire, causing delays
Authorities say hte fire, which happened in ain AC unit on the roof of the building, was extinguished by firefighters and no injuries were reported.
Man accused of killing FDNY EMT found fit to stand trial
A man accused of stealing an ambulance and then driving it over a fire department medic, crushing her to death, has been ruled fit to stand trial, prosecutors say.
NYC fire that killed 8-year-old girl blamed on scooter battery
The fire that swept through a multifamily home in Queens on Saturday and killing an 8-year-old girl was caused by a faulty battery for an electric scooter, investigators said.
8-year-old girl dies after house fire in Queens
Authorities say an 8-year-old girl died and two other people suffered smoke inhalation after a fire Saturday morning at a home in College Point.
Man draws swastika on FDNY vehicle in Chinatown: NYPD
Authorities say the suspect drew a swastika on one of the doors of an unmarked FDNY vehicle in Chinatown in August.
Deadly fire in Queens
A 52-year-old man died in a house fire in Queens.
Remembering FDNY Lt. Joseph Maiello; widow to run Tunnel to Towers 5K
Irene Maiello and her late husband — FDNY Lt. Joseph Maiello — were supporters of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. She'd run the 5K several times and he'd served as a sideline banner holder. Then last December, Joseph died while on duty at his firehouse — and Maiello's family went from being supporters of the foundation to beneficiaries.
70 FDNY firefighers may lose their jobs over vaccine mandate
Dozens of FDNY firefighters could be out of their jobs in the coming days because they refuse to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
FDNY firefighter badly injured fighting Staten Island fire released from hospital
FDNY firefighter Dominic Ventolora was released from the hospital on Wednesday after he was badly injured while battling a fire on Staten Island last week.