An early morning fire tore through a multi-story house in Kingsbridge Heights on Thursday, sending ladder trucks racing down Creston Avenue as thick smoke woke neighbors from their sleep. Video shared online showed firefighters working off an aerial ladder to reach the top floor while crews fought the flames in the dark pre-dawn hours. By mid-morning, the block had mostly quieted, with only investigators and utility workers remaining at the scene.
According to News 12 New York, FDNY units were called to 2756 Creston Ave, between East 196th and East 197th streets, at about 1:45 a.m., with nearly 80 firefighters and EMS personnel responding. The department told the outlet that the fire appeared to be concentrated on the top floor and that no injuries were reported. Officials said the cause remains undetermined and that fire marshals will continue to investigate.
FDNY Warns About Battery-Related Blazes
The FDNY has repeatedly cautioned that lithium-ion batteries, which are used in e-bikes, scooters and many household devices, can ignite and sometimes re-ignite even after a fire seems to be out. City officials have launched education and trade-in programs aimed at getting unsafe batteries out of homes and stores, and FDNY safety messaging stresses keeping charging devices away from exits and never leaving batteries unattended. For tips and resources, see FDNY’s battery safety guidance.
Neighbors, Video And An Ongoing Probe
Neighbors told reporters they were rattled by the surge of sirens and emergency vehicles, yet grateful that no one was hurt. News 12 New York aired Citizen-app video along with on-scene coverage that showed crews securing the building and clearing the block after the flames were knocked down. Fire marshals are expected to go through the structure in the coming days to determine what sparked the blaze…