"BREAKING: 11th Hour Chaos in Manhattan as Emergency Services Rush to Scene of Massive Fire A massive fire engulfed a high-rise building in Manhattan's Upper East Side last night, sending panicked residents fleeing for their lives. Eyewitnesses described the scene as "apocalyptic" as flames engulfed the top floors of the building, with thick smoke billowing into the night sky. Emergency services were quick to respond, with fire trucks and ambulances racing to the scene as authorities scrambled to evacuate the building and rescue those trapped inside. As the investigation into the cause of the fire gets underway, residents and neighbors are left shaken by the devastating blaze."


Eyewitness News at 11pm - April 3, 2026  ABC7 New York