Two Firefighters Injured in Three-Alarm Blaze in Throggs Neck
2580 Harding Ave, Throggs Neck, Bronx
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Summary
- A massive fire broke out on a residential block in Throggs Neck early Monday morning. At least three houses were destroyed or severely damaged, and two firefighters suffered minor injuries.
- The fire was reported just before 1:30 a.m. on the 2500 block of Harding Avenue. Firefighters arrived on scene and reported that fire was threatening multiple homes.
- Within minutes, firefighters raised the fire to a second alarm, requesting additional units.
- User video showed the rear side of several homes engulfed in heavy flames.
- At around 1:50 a.m., firefighters raised the incident to a third alarm.
- The FDNY stated that 138 firefighters from 33 units were on hand to battle the fire. They placed it under control at 2:56 a.m.
- Two firefighters suffered injuries, both of which were described by the FDNY as minor. At least one of the firefighters was transported to an area hospital.
- The FDNY said that 19 residents—12 adults and 7 children—were displaced. The Red Cross stated that it helped several families who were affected.
- The cause of the fire is not known at this time.
Timeline
Medical personnel are treating a firefighter with minor injuries.
Firefighters report the fire is under control.
The secondary search has been completed, and there are no additional victims.
A secondary search for possible victims is underway.
The firefighter has been transported to a local hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
Police and medical personnel report only one firefighter has been injured so far.
Traffic delays are also expected.
Officials report there will be heavy smoke in the area and advise residents nearby close their windows.
Firefighters advise there are multiple homes on fire.
Medical personnel are on the scene.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2580 Harding Ave.
Firefighters have transmitted a third alarm.
Firefighters report heavy flames on the first, second, and third floors of the building.
Multiple Citizen users show video of the fire.
A second alarm has been transmitted, requesting additional firefighting units to the scene.
Firefighters have arrived on the scene and confirmed there is a fire threatening multiple nearby homes.
Firefighters are responding to an unconfirmed report of a house fire.
Incident reported at 2576 Harding Ave.
Medical personnel are treating a firefighter with minor injuries.
Firefighters report the fire is under control.
The secondary search has been completed, and there are no additional victims.
A secondary search for possible victims is underway.
The firefighter has been transported to a local hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
Police and medical personnel report only one firefighter has been injured so far.
Traffic delays are also expected.
Officials report there will be heavy smoke in the area and advise residents nearby close their windows.
Firefighters advise there are multiple homes on fire.
Medical personnel are on the scene.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2580 Harding Ave.
Firefighters have transmitted a third alarm.
Firefighters report heavy flames on the first, second, and third floors of the building.
Multiple Citizen users show video of the fire.
A second alarm has been transmitted, requesting additional firefighting units to the scene.
Firefighters have arrived on the scene and confirmed there is a fire threatening multiple nearby homes.
Firefighters are responding to an unconfirmed report of a house fire.
Incident reported at 2576 Harding Ave.
Medical personnel are treating a firefighter with minor injuries.
Firefighters report the fire is under control.
The secondary search has been completed, and there are no additional victims.
A secondary search for possible victims is underway.
The firefighter has been transported to a local hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
Police and medical personnel report only one firefighter has been injured so far.
Traffic delays are also expected.
Officials report there will be heavy smoke in the area and advise residents nearby close their windows.
Firefighters advise there are multiple homes on fire.
Medical personnel are on the scene.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2580 Harding Ave.
Firefighters have transmitted a third alarm.
Firefighters report heavy flames on the first, second, and third floors of the building.
Multiple Citizen users show video of the fire.
A second alarm has been transmitted, requesting additional firefighting units to the scene.
Firefighters have arrived on the scene and confirmed there is a fire threatening multiple nearby homes.
Firefighters are responding to an unconfirmed report of a house fire.
Incident reported at 2576 Harding Ave.
Medical personnel are treating a firefighter with minor injuries.
Firefighters report the fire is under control.
The secondary search has been completed, and there are no additional victims.
A secondary search for possible victims is underway.
The firefighter has been transported to a local hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
Police and medical personnel report only one firefighter has been injured so far.
Traffic delays are also expected.
Officials report there will be heavy smoke in the area and advise residents nearby close their windows.
Firefighters advise there are multiple homes on fire.
Medical personnel are on the scene.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2580 Harding Ave.
Firefighters have transmitted a third alarm.
Firefighters report heavy flames on the first, second, and third floors of the building.
Multiple Citizen users show video of the fire.
A second alarm has been transmitted, requesting additional firefighting units to the scene.
Firefighters have arrived on the scene and confirmed there is a fire threatening multiple nearby homes.
Firefighters are responding to an unconfirmed report of a house fire.
Incident reported at 2576 Harding Ave.
Medical personnel are treating a firefighter with minor injuries.
Firefighters report the fire is under control.
The secondary search has been completed, and there are no additional victims.
A secondary search for possible victims is underway.
The firefighter has been transported to a local hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
Police and medical personnel report only one firefighter has been injured so far.
Traffic delays are also expected.
Officials report there will be heavy smoke in the area and advise residents nearby close their windows.
Firefighters advise there are multiple homes on fire.
Medical personnel are on the scene.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2580 Harding Ave.
Firefighters have transmitted a third alarm.
Firefighters report heavy flames on the first, second, and third floors of the building.
Multiple Citizen users show video of the fire.
A second alarm has been transmitted, requesting additional firefighting units to the scene.
Firefighters have arrived on the scene and confirmed there is a fire threatening multiple nearby homes.
Firefighters are responding to an unconfirmed report of a house fire.
Incident reported at 2576 Harding Ave.
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You all that think is funny? Nah not at all,what if it was a family members home. Or friend of yours!!! SMDH. Grow up there’s nothing funny about people loosing their home in a fire. I 🙏🏻 there was no children or anyone hurt or died‼️
@Diddy7 not sure but sending 🙏🏻😪.
It’s disgusting listening to the people who are taking these videos laughing, and joking around while someone else’s whole life is going up in flames, firefighters are sustaining injuries, and there are possibly people (possibly children)/pets in there. Smh.
@nohelys9 This is the world we’re living in today. People being excited over the amount of views they’re getting while literally staring into complete devastation.
Prayers to my sis the family and neighbors. They out safe thank God . their home . my God thank you for them being alive just help them now with this tragic situation help the first responders take control of this fire.
@LTL03 I have childrens clothes or even some of my own I can give. Please let me know how to help. I would love to prepare some food for you all
Whoever’s recording that live video is a complete idiot. Moron literally
@M_Gray_K smh if it wasn’t for him how would u see and know what’s going on ?
You all that think is funny? Nah not at all,what if it was a family members home. Or friend of yours!!! SMDH. Grow up there’s nothing funny about people loosing their home in a fire. I 🙏🏻 there was no children or anyone hurt or died‼️
@Diddy7 not sure but sending 🙏🏻😪.
It’s disgusting listening to the people who are taking these videos laughing, and joking around while someone else’s whole life is going up in flames, firefighters are sustaining injuries, and there are possibly people (possibly children)/pets in there. Smh.
@nohelys9 This is the world we’re living in today. People being excited over the amount of views they’re getting while literally staring into complete devastation.
Prayers to my sis the family and neighbors. They out safe thank God . their home . my God thank you for them being alive just help them now with this tragic situation help the first responders take control of this fire.
@LTL03 I have childrens clothes or even some of my own I can give. Please let me know how to help. I would love to prepare some food for you all
Whoever’s recording that live video is a complete idiot. Moron literally
@M_Gray_K smh if it wasn’t for him how would u see and know what’s going on ?
You all that think is funny? Nah not at all,what if it was a family members home. Or friend of yours!!! SMDH. Grow up there’s nothing funny about people loosing their home in a fire. I 🙏🏻 there was no children or anyone hurt or died‼️
@Diddy7 not sure but sending 🙏🏻😪.
It’s disgusting listening to the people who are taking these videos laughing, and joking around while someone else’s whole life is going up in flames, firefighters are sustaining injuries, and there are possibly people (possibly children)/pets in there. Smh.
@nohelys9 This is the world we’re living in today. People being excited over the amount of views they’re getting while literally staring into complete devastation.
Prayers to my sis the family and neighbors. They out safe thank God . their home . my God thank you for them being alive just help them now with this tragic situation help the first responders take control of this fire.
@LTL03 I have childrens clothes or even some of my own I can give. Please let me know how to help. I would love to prepare some food for you all
Whoever’s recording that live video is a complete idiot. Moron literally
@M_Gray_K smh if it wasn’t for him how would u see and know what’s going on ?
You all that think is funny? Nah not at all,what if it was a family members home. Or friend of yours!!! SMDH. Grow up there’s nothing funny about people loosing their home in a fire. I 🙏🏻 there was no children or anyone hurt or died‼️
@Diddy7 not sure but sending 🙏🏻😪.
It’s disgusting listening to the people who are taking these videos laughing, and joking around while someone else’s whole life is going up in flames, firefighters are sustaining injuries, and there are possibly people (possibly children)/pets in there. Smh.
@nohelys9 This is the world we’re living in today. People being excited over the amount of views they’re getting while literally staring into complete devastation.
Prayers to my sis the family and neighbors. They out safe thank God . their home . my God thank you for them being alive just help them now with this tragic situation help the first responders take control of this fire.
@LTL03 I have childrens clothes or even some of my own I can give. Please let me know how to help. I would love to prepare some food for you all
Whoever’s recording that live video is a complete idiot. Moron literally
@M_Gray_K smh if it wasn’t for him how would u see and know what’s going on ?
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You all that think is funny? Nah not at all,what if it was a family members home. Or friend of yours!!! SMDH. Grow up there’s nothing funny about people loosing their home in a fire. I 🙏🏻 there was no children or anyone hurt or died‼️
@Diddy7 not sure but sending 🙏🏻😪.
It’s disgusting listening to the people who are taking these videos laughing, and joking around while someone else’s whole life is going up in flames, firefighters are sustaining injuries, and there are possibly people (possibly children)/pets in there. Smh.
@nohelys9 This is the world we’re living in today. People being excited over the amount of views they’re getting while literally staring into complete devastation.
Prayers to my sis the family and neighbors. They out safe thank God . their home . my God thank you for them being alive just help them now with this tragic situation help the first responders take control of this fire.
@LTL03 I have childrens clothes or even some of my own I can give. Please let me know how to help. I would love to prepare some food for you all
Whoever’s recording that live video is a complete idiot. Moron literally
@M_Gray_K smh if it wasn’t for him how would u see and know what’s going on ?