Indian journalist Fazil Khan identified as victim in fatal Harlem lithium-ion battery fire

Fazil Khan died in the fire that broke out inside a 6-story apartment on St. Nicholas Place, according to officials. At least 17 others were also injured in the blaze Friday.FDNY officials confirmed that the cause of the devastating fire was a lithium-ion battery. PREVIOUSLY: FDNY officials confirm fatal Harlem fire was caused by lithium-ion batteryThe Indian Consulate in New York confirmed the news on X wiring, "Saddened to learn about death of 27 years old Indian national Mr.

"The School will host a memorial service on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in honor of the young journalist. Before the cause of the fire was determined, FOX 5 NY reported seeing e-bikes and their batteries being pulled from the building. The fire began inside a third-floor apartment at around 2:15 p.m. and quickly spread, trapping unprepared residents above the flames.Witnesses said they saw one person jump out of the burning residential building on St. Nicholas Place and 149th Street.

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