A heavy fire ripped through a building in Belmont on Thursday, sending towering flames and thick smoke over a Bronx block as stunned neighbors grabbed their phones and hit record. FDNY crews rushed to the intersection of East 184th Street and Bassford Avenue while city emergency officials urged anyone nearby to steer clear of the smoke and keep their windows shut.
A video posted to the Citizen app captured firefighters battling huge flames and heavy smoke, according to News 12 New York. The outlet reports that New York City Emergency Management confirmed the location as East 184th Street and Bassford Avenue and advised residents in the area to close their windows. News 12 New York has reached out to the FDNY for additional information.
How officials are advising residents
For official updates and emergency messages, New Yorkers can sign up for location-based alerts through the city’s Notify NYC system. The city uses that channel for real-time warnings and location-specific instructions during incidents such as heavy smoke or large fires.
What local video shows
Footage shared online and highlighted by News 12 New York shows multiple fire engines on the block and a thick wall of dark smoke towering above nearby buildings. There were no immediate, independently confirmed reports of injuries or the fire’s cause, and crews remained on scene working to bring the blaze under control, according to on-scene accounts.
How to stay safe
If you see or smell smoke nearby or are in immediate danger, call 911; for non-emergency updates, call 311 or follow official channels. People with asthma or other respiratory conditions should avoid smoke exposure and consult their health provider, and the FDNY has fire-safety resources available for residents and building owners.
