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Watch: Massive flames spotted at roof of Soho Building in Manhattan, fire raised to 2nd alarm
Firefighters Battle Second-Alarm Blaze at Soho Building in Manhattan, Baby Reported Inside Smoke-Filled Penthouse
Emergency crews are responding to a significant roof fire at a building in the heart of Manhattan’s Soho neighborhood.
Massive flames and thick smoke were reported late Tuesday evening, initially described as coming from the area near Broadway and Broome Street.
The fire was first reported by a 911 caller, prompting police to arrive on the scene and confirm a heavy smoke condition.
Firefighters were dispatched to what was initially reported as 451 Broome Street but later confirmed to be 487 Broadway, which houses a TJ Maxx store on the ground level.
As firefighters arrived, the blaze was found to be concentrated on the roof, with flames spreading quickly.
The fire was elevated to a second alarm, bringing additional resources and personnel to the scene to combat the growing inferno.
Adding to the urgency, fire crews on the scene reported that a baby was inside the smoke-filled penthouse of the building. Rescue operations are ongoing as firefighters work to locate and safely evacuate anyone trapped inside.
This is a developing story, and authorities are expected to release more information as they assess the situation.
Residents and visitors in the area are advised to avoid the vicinity while emergency crews work to bring the fire under control.
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Help find missing 21-Year-Old Olivia Kolentus in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
She has been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database as a missing person.
Police in Murfreesboro are actively searching for 21-year-old Olivia Kolentus, who has been reported missing under concerning circumstances.
A friend who frequently communicates with Olivia reported her missing after noticing an unusual lack of contact.
The friend, who typically hears from her daily or every other day, raised concerns about her well-being.
Authorities are particularly worried Olivia may be in a potentially unsafe situation involving her ex-boyfriend.
According to reports, she has occasionally stayed with friends or slept in her vehicle. A photo of her car has been shared by law enforcement to aid in the search.
Olivia has been officially listed as a missing person in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.
Anyone with information about Olivia Kolentus’s whereabouts is urged to contact Detective Justin Fugate at 629-201-5635 as soon as possible. Police are relying on public assistance to ensure her safety.