Indian national dies in New York residential building fire, embassy extends support

Image Source : @COLUMBIAJOURN/X Indian nationwide Faizal Khan dies in residential constructing hearth

An Indian nationwide died in a residential hearth in New York’s Harlem. The deceased has been recognized as 27-year-old Fazil Khan. Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in New York prolonged assist and mentioned that the embassy is in contact with Khan’s family and friends.

“Saddened to learn about death of 27-year-old Indian national Mr. Fazil Khan in an unfortunate fire incident in Harlem, NY. India in New York is in touch with the late Mr. Fazil Khan’s family & friends. We continue to extend all possible assistance in reparation of his mortal remains to India,” the Indian Embassy in New York posted on X.

According to the Fire Department of New York (FDNY), a lithium-ion battery brought on a lethal hearth at a Harlem residence constructing on Friday, as reported by CBS News. Reportedly, 17 others had been injured and dozens of individuals had been displaced. Moreover, the raging hearth pressured dramatic and uncommon rope rescues. One of the neighbours Angie Ratchford mentioned, “People were coming out of the building. The fire is at the top. Side, you see the police coming down with the people, people jumping out the window.”

“Just what I have on me. My phone, my keys and this guy,” mentioned Akil Jones, a resident who escaped the hearth along with his father, in accordance with CBS News. To save their lives, the residents of the St. Nicholas Place residence constructing had been pressured to leap or use the hearth escape.

Meanwhile, in accordance with hearth officers, 18 folks had been rescued. Moreover, 12 had been rushed to an area hospital and 4 victims stay in vital situation, CBS News reported. Following the incident, a full vacate order has been issued by the Department of Buildings and the Red Cross is helping dozens of individuals with non permanent housing at a college close by.

Reportedly, “On the third floor, one of the apartment doors was left open where the fire was. The fire was so intense, if you could imagine, flames coming out that door and blocking off the stairwell,” FDNY Chief of Department John Hodgens mentioned.

According to the FDNY, in 2023, lithium-ion batteries brought on 267 fires, 150 accidents and 18 deaths within the metropolis. As of Monday, there have been 24 lithium-ion battery hearth investigations and eight accidents thus far this 12 months, as reported by CBS News.

(With inputs from ANI)