NEW YORK – A devastating fire at an apartment building in the Bronx has displaced more than 250 residents and raised questions about heating conditions in the building. As residents struggle to rebuild their lives, authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze and the safety of the structure.
What we know: — The fire tore through 2910 Wallace Avenue early Friday morning, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate.
The New York City Department of Buildings has since issued a full vacate order due to “extensive fire damage throughout the structure” and “collapsed partitions.” A newly constructed sidewalk shed was installed over the weekend as a safety measure for passersby near the severely damaged six-story building.…