New York City Fires During Freezing Weather

On one of the coldest mornings in years, New York firefighters faced multiple fires, including a major blaze at W 43rd St and another at a loft building on West 13th St. Despite freezing conditions that coated equipment in ice, the firefighters managed to save a ferry house and prevent significant damage. Preliminary investigations found no evidence of sabotage, but the morning was one of the toughest for the firemen in recent years.

How did the weather impact the firefighting efforts?

What were the preliminary findings regarding the cause of the fires?