A devastating 5-alarm fire tore through multiple apartment buildings in New York City, leaving a trail of destruction and a growing list of injured first responders. At least 17 firefighters were hurt while battling the blaze, which also injured several residents, as flames engulfed several high-rise buildings in the city. The fire, which is believed to have started in one of the buildings, quickly spread to neighboring structures, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate their homes. Emergency services rushed to the scene, with multiple units and helicopters involved in the rescue efforts, as officials scrambled to determine the cause of the fire.
NYC 5-alarm fire injures at least 17 firefighters, others as blaze damages multiple apartment buildings Fox News
