A predawn fire that reportedly sparked in the deli of a Manhattan building triggered a massive firefighter response early Friday morning, and resulted in a couple injuries by the time crews had the scene under control.
The FDNY dispatched firefighters to the Harlem building on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard around 4:45 a.m. for reports of a fire inside a deli. The storefront sits on the ground floor, below several floors of occupied apartments.
Arriving crews found fire on the first and second floors of the building.
At least one firefighter and one civilian were injured in the fiery commotion, the FDNY posted on X hours later. The injuries were believed to be minor.
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A spokesperson told News 4 that e-bikes were found in the building, but did not say they caused the morning fire. Fire Marshals were continuing to look at the cause and origin.
