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'Heroic' firefighters use rare rope drill to rescue 3 people from burning NYC building
The FDNY has released heart-stopping footage of its firefighters using a rope in a rarely used maneuver to dramatically rescue three people from a burning New York City building on Friday. The fire left one person dead and 17 others injured.
The incredible footage shows a courageous fireman dangling on the rope against the side of the Harlem apartment building with a rescued resident in his arms as smoke billows up into the air.
In an aerial scene captured in night vision mode, firefighters can be seen setting up the daring rescue effort atop the six-story building at 2 St. Nicholas Place which involved firefighters grabbing hold of one end of the rope as another crew member slides down the rope to a window to grab a despaired resident.
“Our members attach themselves to a rope and then another member goes on to the rope and goes off the side of the building, goes down to the window and grabs the person that is trapped by the fire, FDNY Chief of Operations John Hodgens said during a press conference at the scene flanked by his firefighters and New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Incredible video has captured the moment courageous FDNY firefighters rescue three people from a fast-moving residential fire in New York City on Friday. (FDNY)
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“This happened three times at this fire. Three firefighters performed this evolution. We usually have one of these a year or two. This was three at one fire, a very heroic action,” Hodgens said.
Hodgens said the fire was “very challenging fire” and that his team were on the scene within three and a half minutes of receiving a 911 call for the inferno which broke out at around 2:15 p.m.
They found three unconscious victims on the floor of the upper hallways after beating back some of the flames while three more residents were at the window screaming for help.
The three residents had fled to the window as the hallways and stairways were blocked by the smoke and flames only to find out that there was no fire escape.
Firefighters had difficulty reaching the trio and then decided to deploy the rescue method Hodgens described as “the life-saving rope evolution.”
Firefighter Jason Lopez, centered, who was lowered down to carry out the daring rescue. New York City Mayor Eric Adams is pictured on the far left. (Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office)
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Firefighter Jason Lopez said his team practices the drill twice a week in case they need to use the life-saving measure.
“We always train like the real thing so when the real thing happens, we know what we’re doing,” Lopez said. He thanked his colleague who was on the rooftop clinging onto the rope, saying “I trust him with my life.”
Witnesses told Fox 5 they saw one person jump out of the burning residential building. It is unclear if this was the person who died.
“They were on the window sill, and they were trying to escape, but it’s all the way on the top floor … they were hanging onto the window. I guess they couldn’t hang on for long, and they fell to the ground,” witness Michelle Paradis told FOX 5 NY.
The FDNY has not confirmed the cause of the fire yet, but FOX 5 NY reports seeing e-bikes and their batteries being pulled from the building. E-bike batteries have been responsible for a surge in fires in the city over the past few years. E-bikes sparked 267 fires which caused 18 deaths and 150 injuries in the city in 2023, according to the FDNY.
Blown out windows of the Harlem building that caught fire on Friday and where the rescue took place. (Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office)
Resident Regina Shaw, who lives on the top floor, told the New York Post that she said she and her son grabbed their dogs and ran down the fire escape when their fire alarms began going off.
“My three firearm alarms went off and then all the alarms in the building,” the 58-year-old retired train operator said.
“There was smoke coming out of the windows. Smoke everywhere. I heard people screaming, just screaming.”
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One person was seriously injured in a small plane crash in Newport, New Hampshire, on Sunday.
Newport police and fire responded to Parlin Airfield shortly after 1 p.m. Sunday for a reported plane crash. When they arrived, they said they found a private, single-engine plane in a wooded area off the end of the grass runway.
An off-duty Newport police employee had witnessed the crash, and assisted Newport fire personnel in removing the pilot from the plane. The pilot sustained serious, but non-life-threatening injuries and was flown by medical helicopter to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon.
The pilot’s name has not been released. They were the only one in the plane at the time of the crash.
The cause of the crash is under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration, with assistance from local, state and federal authorities.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has further information is encouraged to contact police at 603-863-3232.
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Mother Nature has a way of being unpredictable, which can leave residents in the dark.
New Jersey residents experiencing a power outage can check with their electric provider’s outage map to find the status of a weather-related blackout.
Monmouth and Ocean counties are serviced by three electrical companies; Jersey Central Power & Light, also known as First Energy, PSE&G and Atlantic City Electric. Residents can stay up-to-date with information about power outages, down wires and lines, street light problems and restoration time by looking online.
JCP&L power outage map
Customers can check JCP&L power outage map here. In case of any down wires or power lines, call 911 immediately, and stay 30 feet away from power lines or low-hanging power lines as they can energize the ground and nearby objects. Customers can call 888-LIGHTSS (888-544-4877) or report an outage online.
PSE power outage map
Customers can check the PSE&G power outage map here. In case of downed wires or other hazardous conditions, immediately evacuate the area to a safe location. Call the emergency line at 800-880-PSEG (7734) or text “OUT” to 4PSEG (47734) for registered users. PSE&G also offers a mobile app for its customers.
Atlantic Electric power outage map
Customers can check Atlantic power outage map here. If electric power is interrupted or if there are any downed wires in the area, immediately call 800-833-7476 to report the outage. Customers can also use the outage tracker with a registered phone number.
Is Your Child Ready to Stay Home Alone? Summer Safety Guide
As summer vacation approaches, many parents wonder if their children are ready to stay home alone. Here are some recommendations to help you decide.
With warm weather here, families are setting their sights on cooling off in the water.
If you want to switch up your weekends and trade the beach for a water park, here are some options around the region offering fun for the whole family.
Killens Pond State Park, near Felton
Killens Pond State Park, named after the 66-acre Killens Pond, was once home to the Lenape people. It now houses a variety of fish, like crappies and sunfish, and is frequented by guests looking for an afternoon of serenity or recreation, according to Delaware State Parks.
The park offers watercraft rentals and features the popular Pondside Loop Trail and a water park.
The water park features four water slides and designated baby, toddler and main pool areas with water jets, a lily pad walk and more. The largest slide at the park begins 54 feet off the ground.
The water park is open for two sessions per day – 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Memorial Day through Labor Day. Guests can stay the full day if they purchase tickets for both sessions.
While you’re in the area, be sure to check out what else the state park has to offer. Other activities at Killens Pond include:
- Visiting the park’s nature center to see live animal exhibits
- Playing on the playground
- Playing sports like baseball, volleyball and disc golf
5025 Killens Pond Road, Felton, (302) 284-4526; destateparks.com/PondsRivers/KillensPond.
Great Wolf Lodge Maryland – Perryville, Maryland
The largest Great Wolf Lodge water park, which opened in 2023, is located just off I-95 at 1240 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway in Perryville, Maryland, less than half an hour from Newark.
The water park covers more than 126,000 square feet of the resort, which boasts more than 700 rooms. There are 22 individual slides varying in intensity, along with a lazy river, hot springs and other water attractions.
Indoor and outdoor cabanas are available, but they cannot be reserved unless a stay has been booked. No matter the length of your stay, a pass includes access to the water park from open to close, life jackets and towels as needed, among other perks.
If you aren’t staying overnight, day passes are offered and allow guests to enjoy the indoor water parks (with towels included). All-day passes are valid from open to close, which is 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Half-day passes are valid from 4 p.m. to close.
If waterpark access isn’t all you’re looking for, the day pass bundle includes access to attractions like MagiQuest and arcade games. Attractions and dining packages cannot be added to regular day passes.
1240 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, Maryland; greatwolf.com/maryland.
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions – Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania
Kalahari Resorts, in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, is known for its sprawling water park and its entertainment options for the not-so-water-borne adults.
Kalahari has over 250,000 square feet of water parks, dining areas and entertainment areas like arcades and spas. The water park has over 20 different water slides, a water basketball court, lazy river and a swim-up bar.
The resort is a roughly two-hour drive from Wilmington. Day passes are available for a quick trip, and additional options are available for early waterpark access or passes to skip the lines on some of the biggest rides.
250 Kalahari Blvd., Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania, (877) 535-2427; kalahariresorts.com.
Viking Golf & Thunder Lagoon Water Park – Fenwick Island
The Fenwick Fun site, located just blocks away from Ocean City, Maryland, is not your average outdoor water park. A 19-hole mini golf course, go-kart track, theme park and boardwalk are all in the same campus as the Thunder Lagoon water park, perfect for guests of all ages and interests to enjoy.
Thunder Lagoon is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, weather permitting. The water park includes six water slides, a 400-foot tropical lazy river, pools for various ages and the “legendary” tipping Viking ship.
Tickets for the water park are sold in two-hour and four-hour blocks. Visitors can also purchase multi-day passes to save on visits, which is a great option for a week on vacation
38960 Island St., Fenwick Island, (302) 539-1644; fenwickfun.com.
Camelback Resort – Tannersville, Pennsylvania
Located a two-hour drive from Wilmington in Tannersville, Pennsylvania, Camelback Resort’s Aquatopia water park has 13 water slides, one of which holds the title as the longest indoor water coaster slide in the world.
The 125,000-square-foot water park lights up at night and has a transparent roof so guests can get their vitamin D fix during the day. Aquatopia also has a wave pool, lazy river, a toddler area, a simulated surfing area and a swim-up bar.
Aside from water park activities, the resort also has 170,000 square feet of indoor games for the whole family, as well as over 450 suites available for an extended stay.
Aquatopia is open Sundays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Bookings can be made online through the Camelback Resort website.
193 Resort Drive, Tannersville, Pennsylvania, (570) 629-1661; camelbackresort.com.
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom – near Allentown, Pennsylvania
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom near Allentown, Pennsylvania, is around an half and a half drive from Wilmington.
Beyond the roller coasters at Dorney Park and the large collection of kiddie rides at Planet Snoopy, Wildwater Kingdom is brimming with water fun to help you cool off on a hot day.
Wildwater Kingdom has 16 water attractions, including wave pools, rivers for tubing and a variety of variety slides. Poolside dining is available, along with cabanas for reservation.
This year’s season opens with a reimagined Lightning Falls and Cascade, the new 21° and Colder bar experience and updates to the Tradewinds retail location. Also new this summer is the SPLASH! Water Parade, which brings “an interactive, water-themed spectacle to the park,” including floats, live performers and surprises.
4000 Dorney Park Road, Allentown, Pennsylvania;www.sixflags.com/dorneypark.
Splash Mountain Water Park – Ocean City, Maryland
Jolly Roger Splash Mountain in Ocean City, Maryland, has been a mainstay at the beach for over 50 years.
Attractions at Splash Mountain include the thrilling Aqualoop, a water slide that catapults riders down a near-vertical drop before sending them around a loop that makes normal roller coasters; and Stealth, a half pipe ride with a 45-foot vertical ramp.
For the less adrenaline-rush-driven people, the park’s wave pool, lazy lagoon and rainforest play area are equally popular attractions.
Various passes are available for Splash Mountain.
2901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland; (410) 289-3477; splashmountainoc.com.
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