Upper West Siders may have noticed a heavy emergency presence on Friday afternoon, when a wave of FDNY trucks and EMS units descended on a residential high-rise in the neighborhood.
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The activity was centered at 150 West 96th Street, between Columbus and Amsterdam avenues, where the FDNY received a call about a fire at 3:18 p.m. The blaze broke out on the eighth floor of the 15-story, 21-unit multiple dwelling, according to the FDNY.Manhattan *10-77* Box 1238
150 W 96th St off Columbus Ave
FIRE APT 8H 15 STORY 350X100— NYCFireWire (@NYCFireWire) May 29, 2026
In all, 79 fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene. Firefighters had the fire under control by 3:47 p.m., and no injuries were reported.
The Red Cross of Greater New York said its responders met with one resident affected by the fire, who was able to self-relocate, and provided that person with referral and recovery information.
Any residents affected by the fire who did not connect with Red Cross responders while they were on scene, or who now find themselves in need of support, can call 877-REDCROSS and select option 1 for assistance.
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