In an early morning fire in NYC Lower East Side, a horrific scene unfolded, claiming the lives of four individuals and leaving several others injured. The fire broke out in a local e-bike repair shop situated on the ground floor of a six-story residential building, according to officials.
Fire in NYC : Dramatic Blaze Erupts, Puts Residents at Risk
Responding to a 911 call placed at around 12:15 a.m., fire officials found themselves facing an inferno of epic proportions within the HQ Ebike Repair shop. This was not your average slow-burning fire. It was akin to a sudden explosion, fueled by highly volatile lithium-ion batteries commonly found in e-bikes and e-scooters, exacerbating the fire’s burstiness.
Quick Response from FDNY Despite the Difficult Circumstances
“A mammoth flame was ripping through the gate when I first spotted it,” recounted an eyewitness, a nearby deli owner.
Within a ten-minute span, FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief John Sarrocco and his team were on the scene, embarking on a battle against the flames that seemed to gain strength with each passing moment.