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Hunts Point, Bronx

Woman Hospitalized, Dog Fatally Injured in Hunts Point Apartment Fire

Reported Apr 30 at 6:24 PM Β· Updated Apr 30 at 10:46 PM Β· 42.1K Viewed

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Summary

A fire in Hunts Point Friday afternoon left a woman hospitalized and resulted in the death of a dog.

At around 6:20 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of a house fire near the corner of Hunts Point Avenue and Bryant Avenue.

Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the first story of the home had become consumed in flames that spewed black smoke.

According to an update by the FDNY, firefighters entered the home and located a woman in one of the upstairs bedrooms and were able to rescue her from the building.

Units began working to extinguish the flames which were declared under control around by around 7:35 p.m. with over 100 firefighters and medics at the scene.

The woman was taken to an area hospital in serious condition.

Firefighters were unable to save a dog who perished inside the home according to a report from [ABC7](https://abc7ny.com/10564708/?ex_cid=TA_WABC_TW&taid=608cacc712d1d500012375b5&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+New+Content+(Feed)&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter).

Investigators are continuing to determine what caused the fire to break out.

A fire in Hunts Point Friday afternoon left a woman hospitalized and resulted in the death of a dog.

At around 6:20 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of a house fire near the corner of Hunts Point Avenue and Bryant Avenue.

Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the first story of the home had become consumed in flames that spewed black smoke.

According to an update by the FDNY, firefighters entered the home and located a woman in one of the upstairs bedrooms and were able to rescue her from the building.

Units began working to extinguish the flames which were declared under control around by around 7:35 p.m. with over 100 firefighters and medics at the scene.

The woman was taken to an area hospital in serious condition.

Firefighters were unable to save a dog who perished inside the home according to a report from [ABC7](https://abc7ny.com/10564708/?ex_cid=TA_WABC_TW&taid=608cacc712d1d500012375b5&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+New+Content+(Feed)&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter).

Investigators are continuing to determine what caused the fire to break out.

A fire in Hunts Point Friday afternoon left a woman hospitalized and resulted in the death of a dog.

At around 6:20 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of a house fire near the corner of Hunts Point Avenue and Bryant Avenue.

Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the first story of the home had become consumed in flames that spewed black smoke.

According to an update by the FDNY, firefighters entered the home and located a woman in one of the upstairs bedrooms and were able to rescue her from the building.

Units began working to extinguish the flames which were declared under control around by around 7:35 p.m. with over 100 firefighters and medics at the scene.

The woman was taken to an area hospital in serious condition.

Firefighters were unable to save a dog who perished inside the home according to a report from [ABC7](https://abc7ny.com/10564708/?ex_cid=TA_WABC_TW&taid=608cacc712d1d500012375b5&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+New+Content+(Feed)&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter).

Investigators are continuing to determine what caused the fire to break out.

A fire in Hunts Point Friday afternoon left a woman hospitalized and resulted in the death of a dog.

At around 6:20 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of a house fire near the corner of Hunts Point Avenue and Bryant Avenue.

Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the first story of the home had become consumed in flames that spewed black smoke.

According to an update by the FDNY, firefighters entered the home and located a woman in one of the upstairs bedrooms and were able to rescue her from the building.

Units began working to extinguish the flames which were declared under control around by around 7:35 p.m. with over 100 firefighters and medics at the scene.

The woman was taken to an area hospital in serious condition.

Firefighters were unable to save a dog who perished inside the home according to a report from [ABC7](https://abc7ny.com/10564708/?ex_cid=TA_WABC_TW&taid=608cacc712d1d500012375b5&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+New+Content+(Feed)&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter).

Investigators are continuing to determine what caused the fire to break out.

A fire in Hunts Point Friday afternoon left a woman hospitalized and resulted in the death of a dog.

At around 6:20 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of a house fire near the corner of Hunts Point Avenue and Bryant Avenue.

Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the first story of the home had become consumed in flames that spewed black smoke.

According to an update by the FDNY, firefighters entered the home and located a woman in one of the upstairs bedrooms and were able to rescue her from the building.

Units began working to extinguish the flames which were declared under control around by around 7:35 p.m. with over 100 firefighters and medics at the scene.

The woman was taken to an area hospital in serious condition.

Firefighters were unable to save a dog who perished inside the home according to a report from [ABC7](https://abc7ny.com/10564708/?ex_cid=TA_WABC_TW&taid=608cacc712d1d500012375b5&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+New+Content+(Feed)&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter).

Investigators are continuing to determine what caused the fire to break out.

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Timeline

Apr 30, 9:56PM

Local media reports stated one woman and three firefighters were hospitalized.

Apr 30, 8:49PM

Three firefighters sustained minor injuries.

Apr 30, 8:49PM

Firefighters advise four civilians sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries.

Apr 30, 7:37PM

Firefighters advise that the fire has been extinguished.

Apr 30, 7:37PM

The address reported for this incident has changed to 651 Bryant Ave.

Apr 30, 7:16PM

Citizen user video shows multiple fire trucks and EMS.

Apr 30, 9:56PM

Local media reports stated one woman and three firefighters were hospitalized.

Apr 30, 8:49PM

Three firefighters sustained minor injuries.

Apr 30, 8:49PM

Firefighters advise four civilians sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries.

Apr 30, 7:37PM

Firefighters advise that the fire has been extinguished.

Apr 30, 7:37PM

The address reported for this incident has changed to 651 Bryant Ave.

Apr 30, 7:16PM

Citizen user video shows multiple fire trucks and EMS.

Apr 30, 9:56PM

Local media reports stated one woman and three firefighters were hospitalized.

Apr 30, 8:49PM

Three firefighters sustained minor injuries.

Apr 30, 8:49PM

Firefighters advise four civilians sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries.

Apr 30, 7:37PM

Firefighters advise that the fire has been extinguished.

Apr 30, 7:37PM

The address reported for this incident has changed to 651 Bryant Ave.

Apr 30, 7:16PM

Citizen user video shows multiple fire trucks and EMS.

Apr 30, 9:56PM

Local media reports stated one woman and three firefighters were hospitalized.

Apr 30, 8:49PM

Three firefighters sustained minor injuries.

Apr 30, 8:49PM

Firefighters advise four civilians sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries.

Apr 30, 7:37PM

Firefighters advise that the fire has been extinguished.

Apr 30, 7:37PM

The address reported for this incident has changed to 651 Bryant Ave.

Apr 30, 7:16PM

Citizen user video shows multiple fire trucks and EMS.

Apr 30, 9:56PM

Local media reports stated one woman and three firefighters were hospitalized.

Apr 30, 8:49PM

Three firefighters sustained minor injuries.

Apr 30, 8:49PM

Firefighters advise four civilians sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries.

Apr 30, 7:37PM

Firefighters advise that the fire has been extinguished.

Apr 30, 7:37PM

The address reported for this incident has changed to 651 Bryant Ave.

Apr 30, 7:16PM

Citizen user video shows multiple fire trucks and EMS.

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Comments

bronx1233Apr 30 at 7:41 PM

There were 2 pets inside unfortunately the dog passed and the cat made it out

eg24Apr 30 at 8:21 PM

@vlopez πŸ™

melendez1957Apr 30 at 10:07 PM

Hope the firefighters get well soon, hope that not bad injured and the woman gets well also. Sorry for the dog πŸ• that died. It must be very hard losing your house 🏠 and your beloved animal. Hope they get help for a place to stay while they get a permanent home. Praying for all. πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ•πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

melendez1957Apr 30 at 6:40 PM

Why is it that the fire is right there and want to see it and the have to be filming truck's and other places stop already

GREYPLAT_May 1 at 8:53 PM

Awww not the dog 😭😭

bronx1233Apr 30 at 7:41 PM

There were 2 pets inside unfortunately the dog passed and the cat made it out

eg24Apr 30 at 8:21 PM

@vlopez πŸ™

melendez1957Apr 30 at 10:07 PM

Hope the firefighters get well soon, hope that not bad injured and the woman gets well also. Sorry for the dog πŸ• that died. It must be very hard losing your house 🏠 and your beloved animal. Hope they get help for a place to stay while they get a permanent home. Praying for all. πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ•πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

melendez1957Apr 30 at 6:40 PM

Why is it that the fire is right there and want to see it and the have to be filming truck's and other places stop already

GREYPLAT_May 1 at 8:53 PM

Awww not the dog 😭😭

bronx1233Apr 30 at 7:41 PM

There were 2 pets inside unfortunately the dog passed and the cat made it out

eg24Apr 30 at 8:21 PM

@vlopez πŸ™

melendez1957Apr 30 at 10:07 PM

Hope the firefighters get well soon, hope that not bad injured and the woman gets well also. Sorry for the dog πŸ• that died. It must be very hard losing your house 🏠 and your beloved animal. Hope they get help for a place to stay while they get a permanent home. Praying for all. πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ•πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

melendez1957Apr 30 at 6:40 PM

Why is it that the fire is right there and want to see it and the have to be filming truck's and other places stop already

GREYPLAT_May 1 at 8:53 PM

Awww not the dog 😭😭

bronx1233Apr 30 at 7:41 PM

There were 2 pets inside unfortunately the dog passed and the cat made it out

eg24Apr 30 at 8:21 PM

@vlopez πŸ™

melendez1957Apr 30 at 10:07 PM

Hope the firefighters get well soon, hope that not bad injured and the woman gets well also. Sorry for the dog πŸ• that died. It must be very hard losing your house 🏠 and your beloved animal. Hope they get help for a place to stay while they get a permanent home. Praying for all. πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ•πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

melendez1957Apr 30 at 6:40 PM

Why is it that the fire is right there and want to see it and the have to be filming truck's and other places stop already

GREYPLAT_May 1 at 8:53 PM

Awww not the dog 😭😭

bronx1233Apr 30 at 7:41 PM

There were 2 pets inside unfortunately the dog passed and the cat made it out

eg24Apr 30 at 8:21 PM

@vlopez πŸ™

melendez1957Apr 30 at 10:07 PM

Hope the firefighters get well soon, hope that not bad injured and the woman gets well also. Sorry for the dog πŸ• that died. It must be very hard losing your house 🏠 and your beloved animal. Hope they get help for a place to stay while they get a permanent home. Praying for all. πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ•πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

melendez1957Apr 30 at 6:40 PM

Why is it that the fire is right there and want to see it and the have to be filming truck's and other places stop already

GREYPLAT_May 1 at 8:53 PM

Awww not the dog 😭😭

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