December 12 will mark the 69th anniversary of the ice plant fire that left 37 New York City residents dead. The five-alarm fire went off early in the morning in an ice house that was abandoned. The Manhattan building had a five-story wall collapse, resulting in a neighboring, tenement building crumpling and people being buried under the tons of debris. Firemen and ambulance rushed to the location and a first aid station was set up to help injured individuals as they were pulled from the debris. The day before the fire, a small rubbish fire had been put out at the ice plant. The toppling walls was the first cause of reports and the debris from the tenement building had reached the second story. A portion was flattened because of the debris and another was wrecked due to the force of the collapse. The emergency crews on scene pulled many individuals out of the collapsed building, some alive, some dead. Firemen were unable to save a number of victims who could be heard after the collapse. This was a big event in our city and it resulted in a large amount of people injured or killed. At The Perecman Firm, our New York City injury attorneys are dedicated to people who have suffered injuries or lost loved ones in accidents like these. It is our goal to make sure injured victims understand their rights after an accident of any kind. We help pursue justice and compensation for victims and their families in wrongful death claims so they can move forward without concern of financial hardships. The ice plant fire was one that affected many families and it is something that we remember. We take the time to respect those lost that day. If you have been harmed, call our firm today.
Remembering the 1946 New York City Ice Plant Fire