Two separate house fires erupted just blocks apart in Throgs Neck late Saturday night, sending two people to hospitals and injuring one firefighter, officials said. Crews battled the blazes well into the night as a heavy emergency response flooded the area. Neighbors reported seeing heavy smoke while units worked to secure the blocks.
According to News12 New York, the first blaze was reported at 275 Hollywood Ave. at 9:26 p.m. and was declared under control at 1:29 a.m. A second fire, reported just under an hour later at 232 Kearney Ave., brought crews to the scene at 10:11 p.m. and was elevated to a second alarm at 10:17 p.m. That response included 46 units and 141 FDNY and EMS personnel, and crews had the second fire under control by 11:38 p.m.
FDNY response and escalation
The fast upgrade to a second alarm reflects FDNY protocol for dwelling fires that threaten neighboring homes and demand extra companies. As outlined by the FDNY, multi-alarm deployments bring in additional ladder companies, manpower and EMS support to speed search, rescue and overhaul while also protecting firefighters working the scene.
How this fits a wider pattern
The Bronx has seen several large, multi-alarm incidents this year that have stretched resources on busy nights. CBS New York reported a late-January multi-alarm blaze that drew more than 140 firefighters and EMS personnel, underscoring how quickly house and building fires can escalate in the borough.
The FDNY told News12 New York that the cause of both Throgs Neck fires is under investigation and that investigators were on scene overnight. This article will be updated if officials release additional information.
