Electrical issue causes fire at Herald Holiday Market in Manhattan

A fire at the Herald Holiday Market in Midtown Manhattan was caused by an electrical issue. The fire started around 4:15 a.m. on Monday in an electrical box for one of the vendor booths. One firefighter was seriously injured while battling the blaze. The fire destroyed several vendor booths, impacting small business owners who lost their merchandise. The market, which opened on December 6, features various handcrafted gifts and is scheduled to remain open until January 3. Despite the damage, the market continued operating in unaffected areas. Vendors expressed support for those who suffered losses, highlighting the community spirit among them.