FDNY officials said one person was injured after a fire broke out in a residential, multistory building in the Kingsbridge section of The Bronx in the early hours of Thursday, June 12.

 

They said the department received a call at 3.25 a.m. for a report of a fire on the third floor of a 6-story building (200 x 100 MD) at 225 West 232nd Street, between Broadway and Godwin Terrace.

 

They said 12 units, comprising 60 fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene and one person refused medical attention. Their description and condition is unknown. They said the fire was brought under control at 4.25 a.m.

 

When contacted, the Red Cross said it provided emergency housing and financial aid to six adults and four children after the fire. The Red Cross typically provides information packets regarding recovery resources and guidance, clean-up kits, comfort kits with personal care items, snacks, waters, and other items as needed. When a home is unable to be reoccupied and/or has received substantial damage, the Red Cross also offers temporary lodging and/or financial assistance.

 

Any persons impacted by fire or other disasters who need recovery assistance and have not already connected with Red Cross services should contact 1-877-RED CROSS (1-877-733-2767) and select Option 1.

 

To read some of our recent fire-related coverage, click here, here and here. “During a fire, always close the door behind you!” fire officials say. “It helps contain smoke and flames, giving you precious time to escape.” Click here to read FDNY’s fire safety tips.

 

FDNY officials are also reminding drivers not to block fire hydrants to prevent delays connecting fire hoses to hydrants. As reported, two people were killed after a fire engulfed a Buddhist temple on Anthony Avenue in Fordham Heights on Feb. 12, and fire officials said their rescue efforts were hampered by a car parked in front of a fire hydrant across the street from the blaze.