Fire erupts at Extell’s Avery tower on the UWS: VIDEO

The blaze started on the 21st floor of the luxury tower

Credit: Chuck Romano
Credit: Chuck Romano

A fire broke out at a luxury condominium near the West Side Highway yesterday afternoon. No injuries were reported.

The fire broke out on the 21st floor of Extell’s Avery building at 100 Riverside Boulevard around 12:20 p.m. yesterday. Initial reports suggest that the blaze may have originated on a terrace, according to ABC News.

The 32-story building houses 274 apartments.

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As of 1:20 p.m., the FDNY said they “almost” have the fire under control, according to Gothamist.


UWS Fire by Gothamist

[ABC | Gothamist] Christopher Cameron