Chapter Twenty Two
Twenty Two
Update: a growing chorus of state and national political leaders is demanding a full investigation into what is swiftly becoming the worst fire in the history of New York City.
Developing story: FDNY will shoot water into high-rise from roofs of nearby buildings as blaze continues to rage out of control.
Manhattan High-Rise Fire: Over 75 firefighters now dead or missing in action as fire continues its rapid vertical ascent.
@firechieftim: NYC Office of Emergency Management said to be contemplating evacuation of 3-block area around hotel, as possibility grows of total or partial building collapse.
Breaking: Hopes dim for dozens trapped in Midtown inferno as FDNY states fire is beyond their current ability to contain.
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