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The FDNY said six people were injured following a 2-alarm fire in the Williamsbridge section of The Bronx on Friday, June 13.
An FDNY spokesperson said the department received a call at 8.46 a.m. for a report of fire / smoke fire on the 3rd floor (rear) of 729 East 215th Street, a 3-story, multiple dwelling located between White Plains Road and Holland Avenue
They said 25 units comprising 106 fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene. They said the total patient count was six, including four civilians with minor injuries who were transported to Jacobi Medical Center in Morris Park, one civilian who refused medical attention, and one firefighter with a minor injury who refused medical attention
The FDNY said the fire was brought under control at 9.50 a.m. and the cause and origin is under investigation by fire marshals.
When contacted, an Red Cross spokesperson said it provided emergency housing and financial aid to 14 residents 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.
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.”
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.
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