One person was hospitalized following a residential fire in the Kingsbridge Heights section of The Bronx on Monday, May 18, according to the City’s fire department.

 

An FDNY spokesperson said they received a call for a report of a fire at 7.32 a.m. on Monday on the third floor of 2762 Kingsbridge Terrace, located between West Kingsbridge Road and West 229th Street.

 

The FDNY said 21 units, comprising 79 fire and EMS personnel responded to the blaze and one civilian with minor injuries was transported to an area hospital by EMS afterwards. They said their description and exact condition were unknown. They said the fire was brought under control at 8.08 a.m. and the cause is under investigation.

Norwood News has reached out the Red Cross to inquire about any displaced residents and a representative said after the fire, the American Red Cross registered two households comprising three adults. “Our Disaster Action Team provided emergency lodging, financial assistance, individual disaster care such as care items and snacks to impacted residents,” the spokesperson said, adding, “Any residents impacted by this fire who need help with their recovery and have not already connected with the Red Cross should call 1-877-RED CROSS (877-733-2767) and select Option 1.”

 

Following several recent fires in the borough, the FDNY were, once again, seen tabling at the Bronx Week 2026 food and arts festival on Mosholu Parkway in Bedford Park on Sunday, May 17, to educate the public on fire safety.

 

The FDNY had also been tabling in the days that followed the fatal fire that broke out at 2609 Bainbridge Avenue in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx on Monday, May 11.

Read our recent coverage of the recent fatal Belmont fire here, here, here and here.

 

Click here to read FDNY’s fire safety tips. “During a fire, always close the door behind you!” fire officials say. “It helps contain smoke and flames, giving you precious time to escape.”

 

According to Maryland SPCA officials, any pets who have endured a fire should be taken to the vet as soon as possible. Some effects of house fires can take several hours to become lethal, so immediate veterinary care may prevent such effects from occurring, they said. “Your veterinarian will assess your pet’s heart, lungs, eyes, and skin,” they added.