Trending Now - Devastating NYC Fires Leave Community Mourning Before St. Patrick's Day
WHO:
Kevin Gordon, head of macro research and strategy at Schwab Center for Financial Research, posted a photo of thick smoke on X and commented, "Quite the scene this morning on 43rd street in midtown Manhattan … really hope everyone is alright."
FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore described the day as "a difficult and tragic day" in relation to a separate fire incident in Flushing, Queens.
Kevin Gordon, head of macro research and strategy at Schwab Center for Financial Research
FDNY (Fire Department of New York)
New York City Police Department
WHAT:
A fire in Flushing, Queens, resulted in the deaths of four people, including a 3-year-old boy, on March 16th, 2026.
The fire in Flushing broke out just before 12:30 p.m. and quickly grew to four alarms, with more than 230 firefighters and EMS personnel responding.
A fire broke out on the roof of the building at 6 East 43rd Street, Manhattan, New York City.
Huge plumes of black smoke were visible from the building’s rooftop.
The fire was reported to have started just before 10 a.m. on March 17th, 2026.
The fire was extinguished before 11 a.m., coinciding with the start of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
The building was reportedly under construction at the time of the fire.
A massive fire broke out in a Manhattan skyscraper.
The fire was reported to have started in the building’s air conditioning unit.
Fire crews extinguished the flames before 11 a.m.
No injuries were reported.
WHERE:
The Flushing fire occurred at 44-49 College Point Blvd., Flushing, Queens.
The fire occurred at 6 East 43rd Street, Manhattan, New York City.
The building is located near Madison Avenue and Sixth Avenue.
WHEN:
The Flushing fire occurred on March 16th, 2026, just before 12:30 p.m.
The fire broke out on March 17th, 2026, just before 10 a.m.
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade was set to kick off at 11 a.m. on March 17th, 2026.
WHY:
The fire was sparked by an issue with the building’s air conditioning unit.
HOW:
Chief of Fire Operations Kevin Woods reported that upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire on all three floors of the building and noted that three people jumped from the upper floors.
Footage shared by the FDNY showed flames spouting from the top of the high-rise.
The city’s official emergency notification system warned of traffic delays, road closures, and mass transit disruptions due to the fire.
First responders rushed to the scene to address the fire.
The city’s official emergency notification system issued warnings about traffic delays, road closures, and mass transit disruptions due to the fire.
(UPDATED March 17, 2026 23:13 UTC)
A tragic fire in Flushing, Queens, on March 16 resulted in the deaths of four people, including a young boy, after it broke out just before 12:30 p.m. Firefighters faced heavy flames on all three floors of the building, and more than 230 emergency personnel responded to the scene, with reports of three individuals jumping from the upper floors. Kevin Gordon from the Schwab Center for Financial Research shared a photo of thick smoke on social media, while FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore described the day as "difficult and tragic."
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(UPDATED March 17, 2026 21:12 UTC)
A fire broke out on the roof of a building at 6 East 43rd Street in Manhattan just before 10 a.m. today, sending huge plumes of black smoke into the sky and prompting a response from the FDNY, who shared footage of flames shooting from the high-rise. The fire was extinguished before 11 a.m., coinciding with the start of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and the city’s emergency notification system warned residents of traffic delays and transit disruptions due to the incident. Reports indicate that the building was under construction at the time of the fire.
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(UPDATED March 17, 2026 19:28 UTC)
A massive fire broke out this morning at a skyscraper located at 6 East 43rd Street in Manhattan, just before the St. Patrick’s Day Parade was set to begin at 11 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the flames, which were sparked by an issue with the building’s air conditioning unit, and thankfully, no injuries were reported. The New York City Police Department and the Fire Department of New York responded promptly, issuing warnings about traffic delays and road closures in the area.