Massive 3-alarm fire rages at NYC’s Eugene O’Neill Theatre
A massive 3-alarm fire broke out at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York City on May 4, 2026, prompting a large response from the FDNY. The blaze originated in an electrical room between the fourth and fifth floors, causing substantial damage but no serious injuries. All theater staff were accounted for, though the building was deemed out of service pending repairs.
- ▪More than 60 FDNY units and nearly 200 first responders attended the fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
- ▪The fire started in an electrical room and caused significant damage to the fourth floor and lighting equipment.
- ▪One firefighter sustained a minor injury, and nearby hotel guests were evacuated during the incident.
- ▪The theatre, home to 'The Book of Mormon,' had no scheduled show on the day of the fire.
- ▪The New York City Department of Buildings is expected to investigate the incident and assess structural safety.
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Metro Massive 3-alarm fire rages at NYC’s Eugene O’Neill Theatre By David Propper Published May 4, 2026 Updated May 4, 2026, 1:14 p.m. ET A fire erupted at Broadway’s Eugene O’Neill Theatre — the home of the hit show “The Book of Mormon” — Monday morning, according to FDNY officials.More than 60 FDNY units and nearly 200 first responders rushed to the historic venue on West 49th Street around 10 a.m. to battle the three-alarm blaze in Midtown, a fire department spokesperson said. Flames erupted in the electrical room between floors four and five, and between the fifth floor and the roof, FDNY Assistant Chief David Simms said during a news briefing. 4 The FDNY responded to a fire at the Eugene O’Neill theater on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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