Indian man dead in apartment building fire in New York, confirms consulate
New York fire
AnIndian national has died in a fire that broke out at aNew York City apartment building in Harlem on Friday (Feb 23).The Indian Embassy in New York identified the man as 27-year-oldFazil Khan, adding that officials were in touch with his friends and family.
"Saddened to learn about death of 27-year-old Indian national Mr. Fazil Khan in an unfortunate fire incident in Harlem, NY. India in New York is in touch with the late Mr. Fazil Khan's family & friends," the Indian Embassy in New York posted on X (formerly known as Twitter).
"We continue to extend all possible assistance in reparation of his mortal remains to India," it added.
According to the Fire Department of New York (FDNY), a lithium-ion battery caused the deadly fire at the Harlem building, located at 2 St. Nicholas Place. The fire first broke outon the third floor of the six-story building and rapidly spread to other floors, trapping residents in flames and heavy smoke.
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People cling to windows for escape
Apart fromFazil, who unfortunately lost his life, 17 others were reported injured while dozens were rendered homeless.Chief of Department John Hodgens said upon arrival, his firefighters foundnumerous residents on the building’s fire escapes while a few were hanging off windows on the fifth floor.
"The fire was at the top and people were jumping out of the windows," a localAngie Ratchford said, narrating the tragedy.
Hodgens said it was rare to have fires of such intensity but his workers put in a 'heroic' shift to rescue the people.
“We usually have one of these a year or two. This was three at one fire.A very heroic action, and all of those people unfortunately are in critical condition, but they’re at the hospital," saidHodgens.
After the incident, a 'full vacate' order was issued by the Department of Buildings. Meanwhile, the Red Cross is assisting dozens of people with temporary housing at a school nearby.
(With inputs from agencies)