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Man dies following fire at Trump Tower in New York

The president was not present in the building at the time.

Once Resident Killed In Trump Tower Fire Firemen responding to the fire at Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan Taidgh Barron / PA Images Taidgh Barron / PA Images / PA Images

AN ELDERLY MAN died late last night and four firefighters were injured after a blaze erupted on the 50th floor of Trump Tower in New York.

The New York Police Department said 67-year-old Todd Brassner was found “unconscious and unresponsive” when officers arrived at the scene.

Brassner – a Trump Tower resident identified by US media as an art dealer – was pronounced dead after being taken to Mount Sinai Roosevelt Hospital, according to police, which said the medical examiner’s office would determine the cause of death as part of an ongoing investigation.

“This was a very difficult fire. As you can imagine, the apartment is quite large, we are 50 stories up. The rest of the building had a considerable amount of smoke,” the New York City Fire Department said.

Trump Tower Fire Fire damage visible on the side of the building Craig Ruttle / PA Images Craig Ruttle / PA Images / PA Images

It said the four firefighters had “non-life threatening” injuries and the blaze had been brought under control.

Smoke began rising from the skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan around 6pm (11pm Irish time).

The building, which is owned by US President Donald Trump, serves as the headquarters for The Trump Organization and houses the president’s penthouse. Surrounding streets were closed off as tourists snapped pictures on their phones.

Trump Tower Fire A firefighter looks out from the window of the fire-damaged apartment Craig Ruttle / PA Images Craig Ruttle / PA Images / PA Images

The fire department earlier tweeted a picture of the building with several windows of the 50th floor ablaze.

Trump later said the fire had been extinguished.

“Fire at Trump Tower is out. Very confined (well built building). Firemen (and women) did a great job. THANK YOU!” he said.

© – AFP, 2018

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    Mute Rob Gale
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    Apr 17th 2022, 3:21 PM

    The ironic thing is, had Michàel Martin being around in 1916 he’d condemn the rising and all who took part.

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    Mute Mark Harrison
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    Apr 17th 2022, 3:43 PM

    @Rob Gale: yes..agree..he would have labelled them as terrorists ..

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    Mute Eire
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    Apr 17th 2022, 4:34 PM

    @Rob Gale: mehole is a Langer & that’s putting mildly

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    Mute John Byrne
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    Apr 17th 2022, 6:00 PM

    @Rob Gale: and if my aunty had liathróidí she’d be my uncle. Most of the blood sacrifice was done by ordinary citizens

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    Apr 17th 2022, 6:27 PM

    @Mark Harrison: why would you say that.

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    Mute Richard Ahern
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    Apr 17th 2022, 6:55 PM

    @Rob Gale: Having studied that period of time, some years ago, that was the feeling of the majority of Irish people at the time; terrorists in action. I can understand that fully. Move forward to more recent years and consider the regular comments regarding how we (ROI) should have this, that or the other (health service and so on) because they have it in the UK. The reality is we can’t have what UK citizens have because of economies of scale. Should we consider becoming part of a greater whole again? Maybe we should look at it. We ain’t doing too well on our own, what with huge financial debt and no need to mention that hospital situation.

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    Mute Fergus Quinlan
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    Apr 17th 2022, 11:03 PM

    @Rob Gale: they would have been regarded as terrorists and the UK would call in the US to but Down the notion of a self declared Republic….!!

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    Mute Mick
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    Apr 18th 2022, 9:25 AM

    @Rob Gale: Lessons have to be learned!!!

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    Apr 18th 2022, 11:05 AM

    @Richard Ahern: I have a theory on that. I don’t think it’s to do with economies of scale. Look at Denmark with the same population and how they’re performing. One of many examples. Ok so, agreed, we have not done well running our own shop. And seem to still look to pass it off to others (first the church, then Europe more recently). But I think it’s because we have never had money as a people. For centuries. So once there’s money in the mix, like public finances, we don’t know how to responsibly manage it or deal with it. So there’s an instinct to feather you’re own nest and the people close to you. So then we’re left with deep corruption in every institution. If you look at any body in ireland it’ll be corrupt to the core. And that’s how ya end up with the wrong people in charge.

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    Apr 17th 2022, 7:30 AM

    Have a wonderful Easter one and all.

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    Mute The Ghost of Micheal Collins
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    Apr 17th 2022, 10:54 AM

    What they undertook to do
    They brought to pass;
    All things hang like a drop of dew
    Upon a blade of grass.

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    Mute Gary ODonnell
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    Apr 17th 2022, 11:32 AM

    Why do they have the reading of the proclamation on Easter Sunday when the rising didn’t take place until Easter Monday?

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    Apr 17th 2022, 12:22 PM

    @Gary ODonnell: Maybe it’s handy. I suppose the inportant thing is that the event is commemorated annually and the Easter date moves around anyway.

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    Apr 17th 2022, 3:37 PM

    @Gary ODonnell: why is Patricks Day celebrated on March 17th for a person who never existed?

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    Apr 17th 2022, 6:54 PM

    @Paul Shepherd: We have St. Patrick’s writings. Many things about what he did may be debated, but the evidence for his existence is not in doubt.

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    Apr 17th 2022, 9:05 PM

    @Gary ODonnell:

    It also didn’t occur until April 24th which is when it should be marked.

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    Apr 17th 2022, 10:11 PM

    @Paul Shepherd: Thats what sets the irish apart.

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    Apr 17th 2022, 1:33 PM

    Will the #IrishAirCorps be using Green & Orange dye or has that been banned.

    https://www.accas.info/?p=2820

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    Apr 17th 2022, 6:50 PM

    Attending events is the pinnacle of their skillset.

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    Apr 17th 2022, 1:02 PM

    The elastic band will be out in force today!!!

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    Apr 17th 2022, 5:29 PM

    Was it poppy day

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