DNAInfo: Fire today at 507 E. 6th St; Tenants Evacuated Twice
FDNY returned to the scene after initial fire was extinguished around 8:30a, per DNAInfo. And then returned to extinguish a second round near around 10a.
Gothamist: Saturday, FDNY responded to multiple manhole fires on East 7th Street near 1st Ave & Ave A.
Gothamist reported two buildings were evacuated. (via East Village Manhole Fire Forces Building Evacuations - Gothamist
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HuffingtonPost: Massive Fire on Rooftop near 240 E Houston St. (Avenue A & Houston St)
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Per NY1: Fire broke around 5:30p and Houston Street has been closed.
Reports differ on how many firefighters were on scene:
NYTimes: Nearly 140 firefighters were sent to battle the blaze, which caused no deaths or major injuries but spread anxiety throughout the neighborhood. Eight firefighters had minor injuries, including burns and smoke inhalation.
WPIX: 150 firefighters responded to the blaze. Officials say three firefighters suffered minor injuries.
