New York Personal Injury Attorneys BlogManhattan Holiday Market Fires Were Preventable, FDNY Says
Recent fires at the Bryant Park Winter Village and Herald Square holiday market have exposed alarming fire hazards at these seasonal attractions. According to the FDNY, dangerous wiring, illegal propane tanks, and makeshift commercial kitchens in combustible sheds led to two separate fires in December—one of which nearly spread to the Bryant Park ice-skating rink. While authorities and market operators are pledging reforms for next season, these incidents highlight serious fire safety failures that put lives and property at risk.
Thankfully, no one was injured in these incidents. However, in similar fires, victims can suffer severe burns, smoke inhalation injuries, and other life-threatening conditions. When negligence leads to such disasters, victims and their families may have legal options to seek compensation for their suffering.
