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    FDNY Crews Hit Fire on Roof of Manhattan Skyscraper

    Nov. 14, 2024
    The fire on top of the 44-story luxury apartment building was under control in 40 minutes.

    A fire on the roof of a 44-story luxury apartment building sent plumes of dark smoke into the New York City skyline.

    FDNY firefighters declared the fire under control in 40 minutes.

    There were no injuries reported, ABC7 reported.

    The cause is under investigation by the fire marshal's office.

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    Susan Nicol | News Editor

    Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com. She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company, Oxford Fire Company and Brunswick Vol. Fire Co. Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976. Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum. She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council. Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society, Maryland Division. Prior to joining the Firehouse team, she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post, covering fire, law enforcement, court and legislative issues. 

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