Fire Department
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A Brief History of M. Schames & Son at 3 Essex
Since posting about the relocation of neighborhood paint purveyor M. Schames & Son to 90 Delancey, we’ve been in contact with ownership regarding the origins of their former headquarters at 3 Essex [...]
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Whole Foods Bowery Evacuated Due to Fire
At about 10:50, Whole Foods on the Bowery was evacuated due to a fire inside. The threat seems to be neutralized, as all fire companies are now leaving. We understand the DOH will be coming by later today. The [...]
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Firefighters Respond To Suspicious Car Yesterday Morning
Yesterday morning, before Orchard Street woke up for another day of business, the early-risers were greeted with fire engines and hazmat vehicles. No sirens, though. The first responders had a Mercury sedan on a [...]
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East Houston Fire: Morning After
This morning, we are digesting all the news from last night’s upgraded four-alarm blaze at 240 East Houston (at Avenue A). Luckily, no one was hurt too badly; although, eight firefighters reportedly suffered [...]
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East Houston Fire Update: Photos from the Roof of Red Square
There is still a scene in the immediate aftermath of the East Houston fire, which broke out at number 240 earlier tonight. Many thanks to the Red Square tipster for emailing us the following rooftop pictures.
