FDNY officials said one person was injured following a residential fire at 2705 Marion Avenue in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx on Thursday, May 22.

 

An FDNY spokesperson said the department received a call at 1.16 p.m. at the address located between East 195th Street and East 196th Street for a report of a fire on the top floor of the 6-story residental building (75 x 100).

 

They said 12 units comprising 60 firefighters and EMS personnel responded to the scene and one civilian refused medical attention at the scene.

The person’s condition is unknown but some residents said one person was seen on a stretcher outside the building at one point being administered oxygen before he got up and walked away from the scene.

 

Fire officials said the fire was brought under control at 2.01 p.m. and that fire marshals are investigating the cause.

When contacted, the Red Cross officials said it registered four households after the fire, including six adults, one child, and three pets, for emergency assistance such as temporary lodging and financial assistance.

 

“Our Greater New York Disaster Action Team also provided impacted residents with care items such as comfort kits, water, snacks and blankets,” Ned Klein from the American Red Cross said. “Red Cross caseworkers will meet with these residents in coming days to help connect them with nonprofit and/or government partners to address longer-term recovery needs.”

Klein added, “Any residents impacted by this fire who need help with their recovery and have not already connected with the Red Cross should contact 1-877-RED CROSS (877-733-2767) and select Option 1.”

 

More to follow.