Trio Hurt In Major Washington Heights Fire, People Displaced: FDNY

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY — A major fire broke out Monday evening in Washington Heights, an FDNY spokesperson said.

The blaze ignited shortly after 5 p.m. on the fifth floor of a six-story building at 560 W. 163rd St., which is just off Broadway, FDNY said.

A total of 60 firefighters were able to get the flames under control by 6:10 p.m., FDNY said.

Two residents were transported to Columbia Presbyterian with minor injuries, while another person was treated at the scene, FDNY said.

Council Member Shaun Abreu, who represents the southern chunk of Washington Heights, went to the site on Monday to provide support.

"There was no loss of life, though some residents are being treated for smoke inhalation," Abreu tweeted. "A small number of units will be evacuated. We shared our contact information with residents onsite for anyone needing additional support."

Abreu also wrote that his office was in touch with the Red Cross to "ensure temporary housing for anyone displaced."

The FDNY is investigating the cause of the fire.