Fire

104th Street shelter fire reveals 13 violations

Resident Linda Hickey, who lives on the 11th floor, explained that the shelter's exit doors were unlocked but very heavy, proving to be a struggle for the residents.

By Emily Neil | Apr 20 02:44 am ET

Fire breaks out in Dodge; Miller evacuated

A fire broke out in the print center of Dodge Hall on Sunday night.

By Sarah Darville and Mikey Zhong | Mar 28 12:07 am ET

Fire at Metro North bridge halts Harlem train service

Trains were temporarily suspended in Harlem Monday afternoon after a fire ignited under the 138th Street Metro-North bridge.

By Sam Levin | Sep 20 01:00 pm ET

McBain empties after Deluxe fire

An electrical fire that originated on a sign above Deluxe Restaurant on 113th Street and Broadway, forced residents of McBain—which is adjacent to the building—to evacuate for approximately an hour Wednesday morning.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Feb 24 04:59 am ET

Fire in Barnard dorm does little damage

A fire broke out in 616 West 116th Street, a Barnard residence hall, on Thursday afternoon due to an ignited lamp.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Feb 19 04:15 am ET

Small fire burns worker at Medical School

A small fire scorched a worker at the Columbia University Medical Center Friday morning, burning over 70 percent of his body. Following the incident, he and two other injured workers were rushed to the nearby Harlem Hospital, which has a burn center.

By Betsy Morais | Jun 26 12:47 pm ET

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