Fire Breaks Out at Upper East Side Building Sunday Evening

c/o Citizen

A fire broke out on the second floor of an Upper East Side building on Sunday evening, drawing a large FDNY response.

The call came in at 5:32 p.m. for a reported fire at 321 East 73rd Street, a five-story building located between First and Second avenues. The FDNY sent 21 units and 79 fire and EMS personnel to the scene.

One civilian sustained minor injuries but refused medical attention.

Firefighters had the fire under control by 5:59 p.m. The cause remains under investigation.

Video of the response was shared on the Citizen app.

We’ll provide updates if and when we learn more.

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