Flames erupt from windows, roof as blaze engulfs NYC apartment building

Flames erupt from windows, roof as blaze engulfs NYC apartment building

December 9, 2025 / Liam Redmond /



A massive blaze engulfed an Upper West Side apartment building Tuesday morning — as raging flames and plumes of smoke poured from the roof and out of windows. 

The fire erupted at 8:20 a.m. on the top floor of the six-story rental building on West 107th Street near Amsterdam Avenue, the FDNY said. 

A massive blaze engulfed a six-story rental building on West 107th Street near Amsterdam Avenue Tuesday morning, the FDNY said.  FDNY
The fire erupted at 8:20 a.m. on the top floor of the six-story rental building, the FDNY said. Citizen

Within about 15 minutes, it grew to a third-alarm fire, before escalating to a four-alarm inferno by 9:10 a.m., according to fire officials. 

Intense smoke and flames billowed from the roof of the building.

A total of 40 FDNY units, including 140 fire and EMS personnel are working the scene and operations are ongoing, the department said. 

The fire quickly escalated to a four-alarm response, officials said. Citizen

A photo posted on X by the department shows the bright-orange flames and thick smoke escaping from the top floor windows and the roof. 

There was no immediate word on injuries. 



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As an editor at Forbes Europe, I specialize in exploring business innovations and entrepreneurial success stories. My passion lies in delivering impactful content that resonates with readers and sparks meaningful conversations.

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