FDNY PSA Reminds New Yorkers to Close Doors During Fires
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The FDNY released a Public Service Announcement on April 24, 2026, reminding New Yorkers to always close the door behind them in the event of a fire. Two people died in a 5-alarm fire on April 21 in the Bronx. An FDNY fire marshal investigation revealed that multiple doors, including the door to the apartment where the fire began, were left open. The PSA advises that closing doors isolates fire and prevents smoke, heat, and flames from spreading to common areas of multiple dwellings.
“Closing the door isolates fire and prevents smoke, heat and flames from spreading to common areas of a multiple dwelling (hallways and stairs).”
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The FDNY issued a public service announcement on April 24, 2026, urging New Yorkers to close doors behind them during fires. The PSA follows a 5-alarm fire on April 21 in the Bronx that killed two people. Fire marshal investigation revealed that multiple doors, including the apartment door where the fire originated, were left open.
Building residents and property owners should be aware of fire safety messaging from FDNY. While the PSA carries no legal requirements, it reinforces that door-closing behavior can prevent rapid fire spread in both multiple dwellings and private homes. The Department published the PSA in partnership with the FDNY Foundation.
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After deadly Bronx fire, the FDNY releases new PSA reminding New Yorkers to 'CLOSE THE DOOR!'
April 24, 2026
The FDNY released a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) on Friday, April 24, 2026, reminding New Yorkers to always close the door behind them in the event of a fire.
Two people died in a 5-alarm fire on April 21 in the Bronx, and an investigation by FDNY fire marshals revealed multiple doors, including the door to the apartment where investigators believe the fire began, were left open.
Closing the door isolates fire and prevents smoke, heat and flames from spreading to common areas of a multiple dwelling (hallways and stairs). In a private home, closing a door to the fire area can prevent rapid spread of fire throughout the structure.
For more fire and life safety resources, go to FDNYSmart.org.
The Department's PSA program is made possible in part with support from the FDNY Foundation, the official nonprofit organization of the Department.
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