73-year-old woman killed in apartment fire in Manhattan

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Person killed in fire on Manhattan's East Side
Crews are on the scene after a deadly fire in Manhattan.

MIDTOWN EAST, Manahttan (WABC) -- Officials are on the scene of a fatal fire in the Midtown East neighborhood of Manhattan.



The fire was reported at a six-story apartment building at 351 East 54th Street around 4:30 p.m.



The FDNY said 60 firefighters responded to the blaze on the first floor and it was under control by 5:15 p.m.



A 73-year-old woman was killed in the fire, police said. She lived alone.



Officials believe the fire was accidental.



Few other details were released.



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