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- Horror 5-alarm fire leaves 2 dead as Bronx building collapses (themirror.com)
A devastating fire erupted Tuesday evening at a five-story mixed-use building in the Bronx, resulting in the deaths of at least two individuals and injuring 11 others, including five firefighters, city officials confirmed. The building, which houses storefronts on the ground floor and residential apartments above, became engulfed in flames that spread rapidly across multiple floors.
The fire was first reported in the mid-afternoon on Belmont Avenue and escalated to a five-alarm blaze over several hours, prompting a massive response from the New York City Fire Department (FDNY). Firefighters battled intense flames and heavy smoke as they worked to contain the fire and evacuate residents.
According to FDNY Chief of Fire Operations Kevin Woods, a significant portion of the building’s roof and stairwell collapsed during firefighting efforts. “Our ladder companies pulled up and did a phenomenal job rescuing people from both the front and rear of the building,” Woods stated at a news briefing.
Two victims were transported to hospitals with serious injuries, while two others with minor injuries declined medical treatment at the scene. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
NYC Emergency Management expressed condolences to the affected families and confirmed that efforts to support displaced residents are underway, with assistance provided by the American Red Cross. Authorities advised local residents to expect smoke and traffic delays in the area and recommended keeping windows closed to minimize smoke exposure.
Helicopter footage captured firefighters directing water into the building through windows and from adjacent rooftops as they continued their efforts into the evening. The community remains shaken as investigations and recovery efforts continue.
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