Fire burned through a Spring Valley assisted living facility in NewYork city, leaving multiple residents injured.
Flames broke out inside the Evergreen Court For Adults on Lafayette Street just after 1 a.m. Tuesday.
A camera captured the moment part of the building collapsed under the pressure of the intense heat and flames, as fire ripped through windows on multiple floors.
Multiple fire departments are on the scene, as well as volunteers from Hatzolah, the Jewish emergency medical service.
We know that one firefighter was trapped inside the burning facility for some time and was able to escape.
Firefighters rescued multiple residents. Right now we’re working to learn the extent of those injuries.
According to the State of New York, this long-term care facility has 200 beds.
Officials are trying to account for all the residents now. They were put on buses and taken to different nearby homes.
When the fire is out, K9 and other specialized units will search the fire debris for any possible victims.
One firefighter suffered a medical condition, possibly a heart attack, and is being treated.
Officials are still trying to account for all the firefighters. As the fire burned, firefighters got separated.
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