Fire Destroys Part of Herald Square Holiday Market in NYC

An early morning blaze caused significant damage to vendor booths, leaving one firefighter injured as the cause remains under investigation.

The fire broke out at the Herald Square Holiday Market in Midtown Manhattan around 4 a.m. on Monday, damaging multiple vendor booths.
A total of 18 booths were destroyed, with some reduced to rubble, while the remaining sections of the market reopened later that day.
One firefighter sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to NYU Langone Health’s Tisch Hospital.
The market, operated by Urbanspace, had only been open since December 6 and featured handcrafted gifts, artisanal products, and festive treats from small businesses.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and Urbanspace is working with affected vendors to provide support during this challenging time.