Feb 18, 2021

Manhattan apartment building evacuated, no injuries in fire

Posted Feb 18, 2021 10:00 AM
Fire crews in Manhattan at their 3rd structure fire on Wednesday -photo courtesy Manhattan Fire Department
Fire crews in Manhattan at their 3rd structure fire on Wednesday -photo courtesy Manhattan Fire Department

Manhattan — There were no injuries in a fire at Manhattan apartment complex Wednesday evening.

Just after 9p.m., crews were dispatched to The Gramercy apartment complex, 2215 College Avenue, Building M, for smoke in the building, according to Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Almes.

Upon arrival, crews found a three-story apartment building with a dryer on fire on the first floor. The building was evacuated and the fire was quickly extinguished.   

 Loss is estimated at $5,000 to contents and $10,000 to the structure.  One unit on the first floor was vacated for the night.  The fire cause is accidental related to an issue with the dryer, according to Almes.

This was the third structure fire and 27th call for service for the day.