FDNY Fights & Waits
As FDNY firefighters manning tower ladders continue fighting the Second Avenue fire, other firefighters wait as conditions were too dangerous to enter the buildings. 3/26/15
Collapse
Smoke and debris bellow into the sky following the collapse of one of the affected buildings. 3/26/15
Working In The Cloud
Firefighters manning tower ladders are momentarily engulfed by a cloud of smoke from the Second Avenue fire. 3/26/15
Sneakers On The Wire
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Mayoral Briefing
Mayor Bill de Blasio discusses the 2nd Avenue fire with OEM Commissioner Joe Esposito, Police Commissioner Bratton, Fire Commissioner Nigro and other officials just before a press conference. 3/26/15
Press Set
The press corps awaits a briefing from Mayor de Blasio on the fire as a staffer does a last minute mic check. 3/26/15
Press Conference
Mayor de Blasio holds a press conference in the middle of 6th Street. de Blasio was joined by Fire Commissioner Nigro, Police Commissioner Bratton, OEM Commissioner Esposito and other officials. 3/26/15
Lean In
The 6'6" mayor had to lean in to hear a press question. 3/26/15
Smoke
Heavy smoke envelopes the area around the Second Avenue building fire. 3/26/15
James
Public Advocate Tish James (lower right) views the FDNY in action. 3/26/15
Demolition Via Hose
FDNY tower ladders methodically demolish the last remaining building facade. 3/26/15
Evening
The scene as evening begins. Only a small portion of one building remained. 3/26/15
Night Lighting
Floodlights deployed as night fell produced an eery glow. 3/26/15
Night
Red lights and vehicles reflect as night falls on the Second Avenue fire scene. 3/26/15
Mobile Journalism
Reporters using phones and selfie sticks to report from the Second Avenue gas explosion/fire scene. Although not yet widely used in the New York press, this methodology seems destined to dramatically expand. 3/26/15