A retired New York firefighter who spent years battling blazes in the city recalls the harrowing chaos of September 11, 2001, as he later traveled to Myrtle Beach. Describing the scene at ground zero, he paints a vivid picture of the destruction and the desperate efforts to rescue survivors amid collapsing structures. His firsthand account highlights the sheer scale of the disaster and the bravery of those who responded in its aftermath. The story offers a raw, personal perspective on one of America’s darkest days.
'It was a war zone': Retired New York firefighter in Myrtle Beach remembers 9/11 WPDE
