A five-alarm fire broke out in a Bronx building early today, injuring three people, including two firefighters and a resident, according to the FDNY and Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The blaze, reported near Findlay Avenue and East 170th Street in Claremont, was first called in around 3:20 a.m. and escalated to a five-alarm fire shortly after 4:30 a.m., Gothamist reports.
FDNY crews worked to evacuate the building and brought the fire under control by 7:15 a.m. Firefighters faced challenges, including parked cars blocking access to hydrants, ABC 7 NY reports. While the injuries were minor, several residents were displaced and were provided shelter on an MTA bus to stay warm.
FDNY crews evacuated the building and had the fire under control by 7:15 a.m. Firefighters encountered obstacles, such as parked cars blocking hydrants, according to ABC7NY. Although the injuries were minor, several residents were displaced and offered shelter on an MTA bus.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. FDNY fire marshals are working to determine how the blaze started and assess the full extent of the damage. While injuries were minor, the department is providing support and resources to the displaced residents.
