tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post6441369217406691344..comments2024-03-29T01:38:51.887-04:00Comments on EV Grieve: A look at the fire-damaged Uogashi; plus video of when the fire started at 188 1st Ave.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-76720352174451367072018-10-05T17:37:33.934-04:002018-10-05T17:37:33.934-04:00The Zoning Resolution often requires backyards in ...The Zoning Resolution often requires backyards in East Village buildings where proverbial greedy landlords permit first floor extensions. Common sense says that these extensions increase the likelihood of fire spreading to other buildings and make it more dangerous for firefighters. I also suggest residents check at some point to see what plans were submitted to DOB for the restaurant including any vents. Do not assume all the work was approved. sophocleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870993154429907726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-57566277195884586272018-10-05T17:36:26.056-04:002018-10-05T17:36:26.056-04:00The Zoning Resolution often requires backyards in ...The Zoning Resolution often requires backyards in East Village buildings where proverbial greedy landlords permit first floor extensions. Common sense says that these extensions increase the likelihood of fire spreading to other buildings and make it more dangerous for firefighters. I also suggest residents check at some point to see what plans were submitted to DOB for the restaurant including any vents. Do not assume all the work was approved. sophocleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870993154429907726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-19176681692243073132018-10-05T14:20:15.722-04:002018-10-05T14:20:15.722-04:00Thanks for the continuing coverage. Yes, the rooft...Thanks for the continuing coverage. Yes, the rooftop ventilation fan is either on fire itself, or else flames from a fire below it are traveling upward and out via the fan.<br /><br />Again, my heart goes out to all who are affected by this, especially the injured and the displaced.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-49180058923842421162018-10-05T13:13:55.802-04:002018-10-05T13:13:55.802-04:00Talk about feeling helpless. Thankfully our fire d...Talk about feeling helpless. Thankfully our fire department is top notch. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com