Crime & Safety

3 Injured In East Harlem Fire, FDNY Says

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Fire Marshals.

EAST HARLEM, NY — Three people were injured in a fire at the East River Houses overnight on Monday, New York City Fire Department officials said.

According to the FDNY, the fire broke out in an apartment on the eighth floor at 400 East 105th St. near First Avenue at 2:44 a.m. Monday.

Three residents were taken to local hospitals for injuries as 38 FDNY units — including 120 firefighters and medics — worked to put out the fire.

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The fire was brought under control at 3:24 a.m., FDNY officials said. The cause of the fire is under investigation by Fire Marshals.

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