FDNY Crews Handle Fire in Hilton Hotel

    May 28, 2025
    The fire broke out in the mechanical room in the basement of the Manhattan hotel.

    The cause of a fire in a mechanical room of a Hilton in downtown New York City is under investgation.

    More than 100 FDNY firefighters were involved in the operation for more than an hour, abc 7 reported. 

    There were no injuries in the fire that caused traffic woes during rush hour. 

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