Recollections of the tragic 9/11 echoed in the air on a recent Saturday. The shrill sound of fire sirens cut through the energetic hum of Manhattan's fabled Financial District. A fire had ignited on the elevated floors of 200 Liberty St., a building scarred by the terror attacks of the past.
Previously known as the 1 World Financial Center, its location currently juxtaposes the serene 9/11 Memorial & Museum, as well as the contemplative memorial pools. A horde of over 100 firefighters and EMS professionals hurried to the high-rise aflame. They emerged victorious after a grueling struggle of ninety minutes against the fiery terror, as affirmed by FDNY Deputy Chief Anthony Arpaia.
A routine but critical generator test led to the unwarranted spark that ignited insulation on the 40th floor, causing the fire. On the bright side, not a single injury was reported in this distressing incident. Furthermore, evacuation was not required. The office spaces within the building were closed for the weekend. Residential names in 200 Liberty Street include prominent entities such as the Associated Press, Dow Jones & Company, and Santander Bank, as reported in the media.
