New York:

A 27-year-old Indian journalist died in a lethal hearth incident in New York’s Harlen on Friday. The Indian Embassy in New York recognized him as Fazil Khan and mentioned they’re in contact together with his family and friends.

Saddened to study loss of life of 27 years previous Indian nationwide Mr. Fazil Khan in an unlucky hearth incident in an condo constructing in Harlem, NY. @IndiainNewYork is in contact with late Mr. Fazil Khan’s household & buddies.
We proceed to increase all doable help in…

— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) February 25, 2024

“Saddened to study loss of life of 27 years previous Indian nationwide Mr. Fazil Khan in an unlucky hearth incident in an condo constructing in Harlem, NY. India in New York is in contact with late Mr. Fazil Khan’s household & buddies. We proceed to increase all doable help in reparation of his mortal stays to India,” the Indian Embassy posted on X.

A lithium-ion battery precipitated a lethal hearth at a Harlem condo constructing on Friday, CBS Information cited the native hearth division as saying.

Seventeen others had been injured and dozens of individuals had been displaced within the hearth that witnessed dramatic rope rescues.

Narrating the tragedy, a neighborhood Angie Ratchford mentioned, “The hearth was on the high and other people had been leaping out of the home windows.” Akil Jones, a resident, mentioned he and his father escaped the hearth with solely his cellphone and his keys.

To save lots of their lives, the residents of the St. Nicholas Place condo constructing had been compelled to leap or use the hearth escape.

A complete of 18 individuals had been rescued. Of the 12 admitted to a neighborhood hospital, 4 stay in important situation, CBS Information reported.

Following the incident, a ‘full vacate’ order has been issued by the Division of Buildings and the Pink Cross is aiding dozens of individuals with short-term housing at a college close by.

“On the third flooring, one of many condo doorways was left open the place the hearth was. The hearth was so intense, flames had been popping out that door and blocking the stairwell,” mentioned Hearth Division Chief John Hodgens.

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