Fire officials say the deadly Inwood fire earlier this week followed an all-too-similar pattern — flames spreading through open doors.
As a result, the FDNY is now getting the word out to keep doors closed, demonstrating Thursday how easily fire can spread when a door is left open.
The difference between life and death
The contrast during the department’s presentation was apparent in the aftermath of Monday’s fire in Inwood that killed three people. One apartment, which was charred black, had an open door, while its neighbor closed their front door.
“This is what happens. As you can see, fire spread in the stairway and roof as well,” FDNY First Deputy Commissioner Dan Flynn said…