Indian journalist Fazil Khan dies in New York apartment fire caused by lithium-ion battery

An Indian man died in a horrifying apartment fire in New York's Harlem. 27-year-old Fazil Khan, a journalist, died in the accident caused by a lithium-ion battery at the St. Nicholas Place apartment building. 17 other residents were injured.

Fazil Khan died in a horrifying apartment fire in New York's Harlem (Posted to LinkedIn by @fazilkhan444)

"Saddened to learn about the death of 27-year-old Indian national Mr Fazil Khan in an unfortunate fire incident in an apartment building in Harlem, NY. India in New York is in touch with the late Mr Fazil Khan's family and friends. We continue to extend all possible assistance in reparation of his mortal remains to India," the embassy said, according to NDTV.