FIres & Accidents

Tribute Paid by Mayor to FDNY Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro on Retirement Announcement

By SÍLE MOLONEY
FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro announced his retirement from the department on Friday, Jan. 21, effective Feb. 16. He started his career 53 years ago and has served as commissioner for seven years. Nigro is the fourth longest-serving fire commissioner in FDNY history, according to the FDNY, one of only six individuals to hold every rank in the department. Tributes have been paid to him, including from New York City Mayor Eric Adams.   “Dan and I have had an amazing relationship over our long careers in public service. He’s a tireless champion for New Yorkers, and a friend who


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Throggs Neck: Person Transported to Hospital following Vehicle Flip

By SILE MOLONEY
One person was transported to hospital following a road accident in Throggs Neck.   The FDNY reported that emergency services received a call regarding an incident at 1.39 p.m. on Jan. 13, at Harding Avenue and Revere Avenue in the Throggs Neck section of The Bronx for a report of an overturned vehicle and motor vehicle accident involving an overturned vehicle. They said one person was transported to Albert Einstein Hospital. No details of injuries were known.   A Citizens’ App user had earlier reported on an overturned vehicle at the location and said one person was trapped inside. Norwood News


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Longwood: 77-Year-Old Woman Dies, 7 Injured Following Fire / Explosion & Building Collapse

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A 77-year-old woman has died following a morning explosion, fire and building collapse at a home in the Longwood section of the Bronx.   On Tuesday, Jan. 18, at approximately 10.54 a.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding a residential fire at 869 Fox Avenue. Upon arrival police discovered three injured victims.   An 82-year-old woman and a 68-year-old woman were removed to Jacobi Hospital, both in stable condition. A third victim, a 77-year-old woman, was also transported to Jacobi Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased.   Five police officers were also taken to area hospitals in stable condition.


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UPDATE Medical Incident Reported During Prayer Service of 17 Bronx Fire Victims

By SÍLE MOLONEY &. DAVID GREENE
Norwood News has received eye witness reports that around 3 people required medical assistance, possibly due to frostbite or heat or stress-related illness, during the funeral and prayer service held on Sunday morning, Jan. 16, for the 17 victims, including 8 children, of last Sunday’s tragic fire in Fordham Heights, as reported.   Eye-witnesses told Norwood News during the service, which began at 10 a.m. on Sunday morning, at the Islamic Cultural Center, located at 371 East 166th Street in the Morrisania section of the Bronx, that around 3 people attended to by EMTs and reportedly treated in an ambulance, 


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UPDATE Gas Odor Report at Morris Heights Business Yields No Fire

By SILE MOLONEY
The FDNY confirmed no injuries were reported following a call received of a gas odor in the Morris Heights section of The Bronx.   An FDNY official said the department responded to a caller who reported a gas odor on Jan. 13, at 11.46 a.m. at 1800 Cedar Avenue, where they found no injuries. The FDNY official said the department requested a utility company to follow-up.   Norwood News has contacted Con Ed to check if they responded to the incident and will update this story upon receipt of feedback. Con Ed later confirmed that, according to their records, the


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Morris Heights: FDNY Confirms No Injuries following Suspected Gas Leak

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The FDNY confirmed there were no injuries arising from an incident reported on Jan. 13, at Omar Gourmet Deli Corp in the Morris Heights section of The Bronx, located at 1800 Cedar Avenue.   The alarm was raised at 11.46 a.m., following reports of a gas odor. Firefighters responded to the incident and requested a [gas] utility company response to the scene.   Norwood News has followed up with the gas company for more information and will update this story accordingly.    

Throggs Neck: One Hospitalized following Motor Vehicle Accident

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The FDNY confirmed, on Thursday, a report of an overturned vehicle in the Throggs Neck section of The Bronx. They said they received a call regarding a motor vehicle accident at 13.39 p.m. on Jan. 13, at Harding Avenue and Revere Avenue in the Bronx.   Citizen’s App users had earlier posted that one person was seen trapped inside a vehicle. FDNY confirmed to Norwood News that they responded to the scene and that one person was brought to the Albert Einstein Hospital (Jack D. Weiler Hospital) in the Bronx.   Another motor vehicle accident was reported later on Thursday


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UPDATE Schumer Addresses Senate on Twin Parks Fire, Investigation Continues & Union Reps Describe Scene

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) addressed the Senate floor on Monday, Jan. 10, regarding the devastating fire that broke out at the Twin Parks North West housing complex, located at 333 E 181st Street in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx on Sunday, Jan. 9.   As reported, seventeen people lost their lives in the tragedy, including eight children, despite the reported valiant efforts by 200 firefighters at the scene. According to the NYPD, at approximately 10.55 a.m., police responded to a 911 call regarding the incident. Upon arrival, officers encountered FDNY personnel attempting to suppress a large


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UPDATE Fordham Heights: 17 Die in Fire in Twin Parks High Rise Caused by Electric Space Heater

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE
At least nine adults and eight children have died in a residential fire on the third floor of 333, E. 181st Street in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 9, according to a report from the AP which was later confirmed by the FDNY. Multiple other victims have been brought to various City hospitals in what has been described as one of the deadliest fires in the history of the City. Bronx 2-Alarm Box 3162, 333 E 181 ST, MULTIPLE DWELLING A, FL 3 — FDNYalerts (@FDNYAlerts) January 9, 2022   According to the FDNY,


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