Tragic Fire in Upper West Side Apartment Claims Life of Home Health Aide
NEW YORK – A tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Friday when a fire in an apartment building on the Upper West Side resulted in the death of a 41-year-old home health aide. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) reported the details of the unfortunate event.
Incident Overview
The fire erupted around 3:30 a.m. on the 14th floor of a 15-story high-rise located at 175 West 73rd Street, situated between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenue. Firefighters responded swiftly to the scene, but the severity of the fire impacted the victims significantly.
Casualties and Victims
The home health aide, who was attending to a 77-year-old woman, was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to the hospital. The elderly woman sustained critical injuries, battling severe burns and smoke inhalation as a consequence of the fire.
Investigation Underway
As the FDNY continues to investigate the cause of the fire, preliminary reports suggest that the blaze may have originated in the kitchen area of the apartment. Further details await confirmation as investigators work to piece together the series of events.
