A fire broke out in an apartment building on East 72nd Street and Third Avenue, causing all 34 floors to be evacuated. In all, at least 33 people were injured according to ABC.
The fire started at about 5 a.m. inside the State News store and quickly spread to a grocery store next door, according to NY1.
More:
At least 33 people injured in UES fire [ABC]
More Than A Dozen Injured In Upper East Side Building Fire [NY]
Three-Alarm Fire in Upper East Side Building [Gothamist]
Um, Kate's Paperie? 74th and 3rd? Way better than either.
Posted by: Meg | February 14, 2008 at 01:20 PM
I am totally bummed about this fire in the State News store. I think it was the best Hallmark/stationary store in the area.
Does anyone else have a favorite?
Otherwise I'm stuck with the lame selection at the Duane Reade....
Posted by: Marie | February 12, 2008 at 11:31 AM