A little before 11:30 a.m., a delivery van burst into flames on Fifth Avenue between 23rd and 24th Streets.  Thankfully, no one was injured. 

Flatiron BID Clean Team member Wilson Jimenez (pictured above at right) alerted the driver to the flames and smoke coming from beneath the van, and the driver and a passenger were both able to exit the vehicle without injury.  Flatiron BID Public Safety Officer Steven Pujols (pictured above at left) assisted in clearing pedestrians from the Public Plaza.

The Flatiron BID is so proud of the work that these gentlemen, their fellow Clean Team members and Public Safety Officers, did not only today, but everyday.  They are our eyes and ears on the streets of the Flatiron District.  In testament to Mr. Jimenez's dedication to his team and the Flatiron District, he immediately went back to work to clear the debris following the fire. So, if you see them around the neighborhood, say, "Hello and thanks!"

Last night, the Flatiron BID and General Assembly  offered the first in a series of three, free tech classes on the Public Plaza. Over fifty attendees were briefed about the NYC Startup Community by GA instructor Jordan Hepner.

Two, free classes remain; next week, join us for "The Art of the Pitch." Registration is required, and space is limited. Click class names in blue to register via Eventbrite.