Monday, January 12, 2026

This morning on 14th Street: Vehicle fire, no injuries

No injuries were reported after a vehicle caught fire this morning on 14th Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue, directly across from FDNY Engine 5. 

An EVG reader shared these photos. According to information from the scene, the driver was waiting for a family member to exit the post office on the west side of the street when the vehicle suddenly caught fire.

A nearby building super attempted to put out the flames with a fire extinguisher before the FDNY quickly extinguished the blaze.
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4 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM

    I thought I smelled something burning this morning when I went out but did not know where it was coming from. Thanks for this notification.

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  2. MJanuary 12, 2026 at 2:31 PM

    Glad everyone is ok. Scrolling down I expected to see a Tesla.

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  3. XeoJanuary 12, 2026 at 2:50 PM

    Few places better for this to happen than right across the street from a firehouse like this

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  4. localgalJanuary 13, 2026 at 9:41 AM

    love the 'through the window' photo! sorry about the car...

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