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An early-morning fire on the Upper West Side has claimed one life and has left a second victim in critical condition.
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175 W 73rd St off Amsterdam Ave
FIRE IN A 15 STORY 100X120— NYCFireWire (@NYCFireWire) March 13, 2025
Multiple reports state that a 41-year-old woman died from the fire–which was reported at about 3:15 a.m. at 175 West 73rd Street, between Columbus and Amsterdam avenues–while a 77-year-old was rushed to an area hospital in critical condition.
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The two women–who were reportedly found in the bathroom of a 14th floor apartment–both suffered from burns and smoke inhalation. Some reports indicate that the younger woman may have been the 77-year-old’s caretaker.
Videos of the heavy emergency response–with over 70 firefighters and EMS personnel–were shared on Citizen.
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The fire was deemed under control at about 4:00 a.m.
“The fire appears to be electrical, it may have started with a kitchen appliance, but the cause remains under investigation,” ABC News writes.
We’ll provide updates as we learn more.
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