Summary:

Location: 3030 Heath Avenue, Bronx, NY
Time: Reported around 6 p.m. Wednesday
Severity: 4-alarm fire
Injuries: Two firefighters with minor injuries
Damage: Six to eight units with extensive damage
Response: 39 units and 168 fire and EMS personnel
Investigation: Fire marshals investigating the cause

Two firefighters suffered minor injuries in a Bronx apartment fire.
The 4-alarm blaze caused extensive damage to six to eight units.
The fire was brought under control by 8:08 p.m. after a dramatic rescue effort.
The American Red Cross is helping displaced residents.
Fire marshals are investigating the cause of the fire.

Bronx Apartment Fire Leaves Two Firefighters Injured, Multiple Units Damaged

A four-alarm fire ripped through a Bronx apartment building on Wednesday evening, leaving two firefighters with minor injuries and causing extensive damage to six to eight units. The fire, reported around 6 p.m. at 3030 Heath Avenue, quickly escalated, with heavy flames visible on the top floor and cockloft.

Dramatic Rescue Efforts

FDNY firefighters responded swiftly, deploying multiple hand lines to combat the blaze. The rescue team even had to cut open the roof to access the fire. By 8:08 p.m., the fire was under control, thanks to the efforts of 168 fire and EMS personnel from 39 units.

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Aftermath and Investigation

While no residents were injured, the damage to the building is significant. The American Red Cross is assisting displaced residents. Fire marshals are currently investigating the cause of the fire.

This incident follows another major fire in the Bronx just a week prior, highlighting concerns about fire safety in the borough. That 5-alarm fire resulted in injuries to several people, including firefighters.