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

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

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.

Candace McCowan reports the doctor was returning from Florida with his family.

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