Investigation Underway After Inwood, Manhattan Apartment Fire Injured Four People, Including Three Firefighters
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK (October 27, 2025) – At least four people were injured in an Inwood, Manhattan apartment fire along Sherman Avenue.
New York City officials are saying that the fire started around 7:00 a.m. on Monday. Firefighters were called to the apartment and began rescue efforts.
One person was extricated from the building in critical condition and taken to the hospital. Three firefighters were also injured in the blaze.
A full investigation into the cause of the Inwood apartment fire remains ongoing.
Liability for Manhattan Apartment Fires
Residential fires are one of the leading causes of preventable injury and death in the United States. According to The Zebra, “In a five-year period, house fires caused 2,620 deaths and $6.9 billion in property damage (NFPA). In 2018, the national average was 2.5 civilian fire deaths and 9.8 injuries per 1,000 fires (NFDR).” There are many common causes of apartment fires.
- Cooking accidents
- Electrical malfunctions
- Battery explosions
- Space heaters
Apartment owners in New York have a legal obligation to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. They must periodically maintain and inspect all equipment and appliances in their units. If a property owner has actual or constructive notice of a dangerous condition on their premises, they must take action. Failing to take action could form the basis of a negligence claim. Certain steps should be taken after any apartment fire.
- Victims should seek medical attention as early as possible.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- Victims should seek the guidance of an experienced attorney.
It can be difficult to know what to do after being injured in any apartment fire. Many victims will need to take extensive periods of time away from work. They may also be left with high medical bills. Any person injured due to the negligent actions of an apartment owner may be able to pursue damages through a personal injury claim.
Investigating New York City Apartment Fires
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Inwood apartment fire. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to prevent similar tragedies.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in an Inwood, Manhattan apartment fire? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they need to recover. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
