What do we know about the Midtown NY fire?
A fire broke out in the basement of the high-end French restaurant La Grande Boucherie on Tuesday afternoon.
Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, the fire sent thick plumes of smoke that could be seen from blocks away. The blaze was reported to have started around 5 pm, originating in the building’s mechanical room. Firefighters reached the site rapidly and worked diligently to contain the fire, supported by a helicopter to aid in the emergency efforts.
Fortunately, no injuries were immediately reported.
What can we take away from the fire in Midtown Manhattan?
The cause of the fire remains unknown, but it is under investigation by FDNY Fire Marshals.
However, the swift response from emergency services highlights the importance of fire preparedness in urban settings.
How to be prepared for a fire
Here’s what you can do to be prepared before a fire occurs:
- Install and maintain sufficient smoke detectors on every floor. Test them at least quarterly to ensure they work properly.
- Develop and practice a fire escape plan with all the residents of the building. Establish two exits per room and a safe meeting point outside.
- Equip each floor of your property, especially the kitchen, with multipurpose fire extinguishers. Train your family/ residents of your property on their proper use in case of fire.
- Regularly inspect electrical systems like wiring and appliances to prevent electrical fires. Replace faulty fuses and old, worn-out wiring timely.
What to do in case of a fire?
If you’re caught in a fire at your home or office, stay calm but act fast:
- Sound the alarm: let everyone in the building know about the fire as soon as possible.
- Extinguish if appropriate: assess the situation to determine whether you can attempt to extinguish the fire without putting yourself or others in danger. For example, if it’s a small fire and you’re trained in the use of a fire extinguisher.
- Confine and evacuate: if the fire is getting out of hand, try to contain it by closing the doors to the room in which the fire originated. Then, evacuate the building through the nearest fire exit and call emergency services.
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