At least 1 hurt after fire breaks out at Bronx building, FDNY says
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Removed: One person is dead and 14 people were injured after a fire broke out at a building in the Bronx Wednesday afternoon, the FDNY said.
Removed: FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore said the department responded to a report of an explosion and fire at a five-story building on East 209th Street, between Decatur Avenue and Parkside Place in Norwood, just before 12:30 p.m. By 1:50 p.m., the fire had escalated to a five-alarm blaze and more than 300 firefighters were on scene, Bonsignore said.
Removed: FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito said fire was discovered on the second and third floors after what he said was "some sort of explosion."
Added: One person died and 14 people were injured as a fire tore through a building in the Bronx on Wednesday, the FDNY said.
Added: Firefighters responded to the five-story building on East 209th Street, between Decatur Avenue and Parkside Place in Norwood, just before 12:30 p.m., FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore said.
Added: By early afternoon, the blaze had escalated to five alarms, with more than 300 firefighters on scene.
Added: FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito said flames were discovered on the second and third floors of the building after "some sort of explosion" took place.
Removed: Esposito said the fire spread rapidly, eventually covering three floors, and the FDNY was forced to withdraw its members after a collapse on the third floor.
Removed: The FDNY said one person was found dead inside the burning building.
Removed: According to the FDNY, injuries to two other civilians were life-threatening; two other civilians were dealing with serious injuries; and four additional civilians suffered minor injuries. One of those injured is a child, and while that child's injuries were "not necessarily serious," the department always treats a child's injuries as if they are serious out of caution, according to Bonsignore.
Removed: Additionally, three firefighters had serious injuries and three other firefighters had minor injuries, the FDNY said.
Removed: Firefighters will remain on the scene throughout the night as the fire was still not under control as of 4:30 p.m., according to the FDNY.
Removed: NYC power provider Con Edison says it has shut off gas to the building.
Removed: As of 9:50 p.m., the Red Cross says it had registered 18 households — 45 people — for emergency assistance, including temporary lodging. New York City Emergency Management Commissioner Christina Farrell said nearby school P.S. 56 has been opened as a reception center.
Removed: The FDNY said the building contained 27 apartments in total.
Added: Esposito said the fire spread rapidly, eventually covering three floors, forcing the FDNY to withdraw its members after a collapse on the third floor.
Added: The FDNY said one person was found dead inside the burning building. Their name and age weren't immediately released.
Added: Two other civilians suffered life-threatening injuries; two were dealing with serious injuries; and four additional civilians were left with minor injuries, the department said.
Added: One of those injured was a child, and while that child's injuries were "not necessarily serious," the department always treats a child's injuries as if they are serious out of caution, Bonsignore said.
Added: Three firefighters, meanwhile, sustained serious injuries, while three others had minor injuries, the FDNY said.
Added: The department said firefighters would remain at the scene throughout the night, as the blaze was still not under control as of 4:30 p.m.
Added: Utility company Con Edison said it shut off gas to the building.
Added: As of 9:50 p.m., the Red Cross said it had registered 18 households — 45 people — for emergency assistance, including temporary lodging. New York City Emergency Management Commissioner Christina Farrell said nearby school P.S. 56 had been opened as a reception center.
Added: The FDNY said the building housed 27 apartments. The cause of the fire is under investigation.