Seniors lives began. They were running back in right into the fire. At that time it was raging. Reporter neighbor and witness Larry Kingsland says the fire crews never flinched. He says he and his neighbors knew they couldnt do it alone so he and others went in to help. Instead of waiting i went in myself and other people just were going in the building, we were getting people out. Reporter he also describes a checks and Balance System that was happening inside to prevent further confusion. One of the administrators from barclay was in there putting little red stickers on the doors as we were taking the people out just to signify that when the firemen came in, in case it was smoky. Reporter at a News Conference about three hours ago officials told us at least 27 residents inside had been injured. No word yet if anyone was trapped and killed. At this point theyre still trying to account for everyone after the chaotic night. You can see residents were wheeled out carried out on makeshift
Kings land. He says seniors were carried out it was a team effort. As i was going in and out i noticed my neighbors were going in and out and everybody was doing everything they could to help the fire department. Reporter at a News Conference just about two hours ago officials told us at least 27 residents have been injured and at this point theyre still trying to account for everyone after the chaotic night. Were still compiling a list and working a list with the owners of the facility itself and trying to get a solid fix on everybody on all the residents and that they have all been accounted for. Reporter were also told the next steps are to finish making sure the fire is totally under control and then sending in a team of experts to figure out what happened and look for possible victims who may not have made it out. We have certified fire investigators, explosive specialist chemists electrical engineers. Reporter skills that will certainly be needed to try and figure out what exactl
Have the difficult task of finding out testify fate of 160 people inside when the building erupted into flames and number two on the list to find out why the building erupted into flames flames. We may not know the answer for several days. The big story is the investigation of the fire. What is the latest there . Jim, before investigators can determine a cause, firefighters need to wrap up their job. They are hodsing this place down. It was 24 hours ago that flames tore through the complex as firefighters worked to save those inside. In daylight you can see the devastation from chopper 6, 160 people were inside when flames broke out 10 35 thursday night. Late this afternoon officials reported 27 people were injured, but its unclear if everyone wuls rescued or if anyone is missing or dead. Chaotic. There were folks in westchester university, some went home with family. We are trying to account for everyone. As the fire raged for hours, staff and neighbors ran to rescue seniors. They lin
Firefighters worked to save those inside. In daylight you can see the devastation from chopper 6, 160 people were inside when flames broke out 10 35 thursday night. Late this afternoon officials reported 27 people were injured, but its unclear if everyone wuls rescued or if anyone is missing or dead. Chaotic. There were folks in westchester university, some went home with family. We are trying to account for everyone. As the fire raged for hours, staff and neighbors ran to rescue seniors. They lined up outside with 40degree temperatures. The nurse came in and said, its a fire. She grabbed the oxygen and put me in the wheelchair, and we got out of there. Everybody was following us. She kept saying, come on, come on. Most of the residents have been relocated to Senior Living center in the area. Federal authorities arrived on the scene earlier today but the building is still too hot to enter. Neighbors that saw thee destruction were impressed so many lives were saved. People practice for
A ignited the fire and saw his father standing alone on the sidewalk. Wrapped up in blankets, i was either. You know, cold, scared. Linder says his father likely wouldnt have had a blanket fit werent for help of his nurse, in the neighbor s around here who saved so many lives. His nurse, lawanda braxton who met them at the scene today. Walking outside trying to help people and you dont even really necessity how to feel right now that was one of my residents, on my unit, it dont stop there. Reporter moving forward she might need help she doesnt know what will happen to her job or fellow staff. What are you going to do right now. I will get my car outside and then i will be all right. I wont, crumb will. Reporter we spoke with pam who said her aunt was one of the 27 injured and her aunt was taken to the hospital in this coat, and she wants the owner to have it back. It is a carhard jacket. That is what it is, yeah. So, thanks to this person please contact me if at all possible so i can g