Four Injured in Four-Alarm Fire Spreading to Three Buildings
611 Mead St, Van Nest, Bronx
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Summary
- Four people were injured in a four-alarm fire that spread through three buildings in Van Nest Tuesday night, FDNY officials said.
- At 7:46 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of an apartment fire at 611 Mead Street.
- Upon arrival, crews located heavy fire in the building.
- FDNY Assistant Chief Joseph Jardin said the fire quickly spread to two adjoining buildings, 609 Mead Street and 615 Mead Street.
- The blaze was raised to a fourth alarm to request additional units to the scene. In total, approximately 200 FDNY members responded to the scene.
- Citizen user videos captured firefighters working to put out the massive flames enveloping the buildings and producing a large plume of smoke.
- Crews were still battling the blaze at 9:30 p.m., and Channel 7 Eyewitness News reported they were still at the scene and putting out hot spots at midnight.
- On Wednesday morning, Jardin said firefighters were able to contain the flames to the three buildings.
- Four civilians were transported to area hospitals for injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
- According to local news reports, six families were displaced by the fire.
- Fire Marshals are on the scene and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Timeline
According to a tweet by New York City Fire Department, the fire has been upgraded to a four-alarm fire.
Firefighters on the scene are conducting secondary searches for injuries and extensions.
Firefighters advise primary searches for injuries and extensions in the original building of the fire have come up negative.
According to a tweet by New York City Fire Department, two people have sustained not life-threatening injuries and are being treated on scene.
Multiple Citizen users show videos of firefighter activity on the scene.
Firefighters on the scene are working to bring the situation under control.
Additional units have been requested to aid in controlling the fire.
Firefighters on the scene are working to control the fire.
Firefighters on the scene confirm that the fire has extended to a third apartment.
Firefighters on the scene advise that two houses are on fire and have requested additional units.
According to a tweet by New York City Fire Department, a third alarm has been transmitted for the fire in the apartment.
Firefighters on the scene are working to evacuate the building.
Citizen is OnAir.
Firefighters on the scene advise that fire is coming from the roof of a two-story apartment building.
According to a tweet by New York City Fire Department, a second alarm has been transmitted for the fire in the apartment.
Firefighters are active on the scene.
Firefighters are en route to the scene.
Firefighters are responding to an unconfirmed report of fire in an apartment.
Incident reported at 611 Mead St.
According to a tweet by New York City Fire Department, the fire has been upgraded to a four-alarm fire.
Firefighters on the scene are conducting secondary searches for injuries and extensions.
Firefighters advise primary searches for injuries and extensions in the original building of the fire have come up negative.
According to a tweet by New York City Fire Department, two people have sustained not life-threatening injuries and are being treated on scene.
Multiple Citizen users show videos of firefighter activity on the scene.
Firefighters on the scene are working to bring the situation under control.
Additional units have been requested to aid in controlling the fire.
Firefighters on the scene are working to control the fire.
Firefighters on the scene confirm that the fire has extended to a third apartment.
Firefighters on the scene advise that two houses are on fire and have requested additional units.
According to a tweet by New York City Fire Department, a third alarm has been transmitted for the fire in the apartment.
Firefighters on the scene are working to evacuate the building.
Citizen is OnAir.
Firefighters on the scene advise that fire is coming from the roof of a two-story apartment building.
According to a tweet by New York City Fire Department, a second alarm has been transmitted for the fire in the apartment.
Firefighters are active on the scene.
Firefighters are en route to the scene.
Firefighters are responding to an unconfirmed report of fire in an apartment.
Incident reported at 611 Mead St.
According to a tweet by New York City Fire Department, the fire has been upgraded to a four-alarm fire.
Firefighters on the scene are conducting secondary searches for injuries and extensions.
Firefighters advise primary searches for injuries and extensions in the original building of the fire have come up negative.
According to a tweet by New York City Fire Department, two people have sustained not life-threatening injuries and are being treated on scene.
Multiple Citizen users show videos of firefighter activity on the scene.
Firefighters on the scene are working to bring the situation under control.
Additional units have been requested to aid in controlling the fire.
Firefighters on the scene are working to control the fire.
Firefighters on the scene confirm that the fire has extended to a third apartment.
Firefighters on the scene advise that two houses are on fire and have requested additional units.
According to a tweet by New York City Fire Department, a third alarm has been transmitted for the fire in the apartment.
Firefighters on the scene are working to evacuate the building.
Citizen is OnAir.
Firefighters on the scene advise that fire is coming from the roof of a two-story apartment building.
According to a tweet by New York City Fire Department, a second alarm has been transmitted for the fire in the apartment.
Firefighters are active on the scene.
Firefighters are en route to the scene.
Firefighters are responding to an unconfirmed report of fire in an apartment.
Incident reported at 611 Mead St.
According to a tweet by New York City Fire Department, the fire has been upgraded to a four-alarm fire.
Firefighters on the scene are conducting secondary searches for injuries and extensions.
Firefighters advise primary searches for injuries and extensions in the original building of the fire have come up negative.
According to a tweet by New York City Fire Department, two people have sustained not life-threatening injuries and are being treated on scene.
Multiple Citizen users show videos of firefighter activity on the scene.
Firefighters on the scene are working to bring the situation under control.
Additional units have been requested to aid in controlling the fire.
Firefighters on the scene are working to control the fire.
Firefighters on the scene confirm that the fire has extended to a third apartment.
Firefighters on the scene advise that two houses are on fire and have requested additional units.
According to a tweet by New York City Fire Department, a third alarm has been transmitted for the fire in the apartment.
Firefighters on the scene are working to evacuate the building.
Citizen is OnAir.
Firefighters on the scene advise that fire is coming from the roof of a two-story apartment building.
According to a tweet by New York City Fire Department, a second alarm has been transmitted for the fire in the apartment.
Firefighters are active on the scene.
Firefighters are en route to the scene.
Firefighters are responding to an unconfirmed report of fire in an apartment.
Incident reported at 611 Mead St.
According to a tweet by New York City Fire Department, the fire has been upgraded to a four-alarm fire.
Firefighters on the scene are conducting secondary searches for injuries and extensions.
Firefighters advise primary searches for injuries and extensions in the original building of the fire have come up negative.
According to a tweet by New York City Fire Department, two people have sustained not life-threatening injuries and are being treated on scene.
Multiple Citizen users show videos of firefighter activity on the scene.
Firefighters on the scene are working to bring the situation under control.
Additional units have been requested to aid in controlling the fire.
Firefighters on the scene are working to control the fire.
Firefighters on the scene confirm that the fire has extended to a third apartment.
Firefighters on the scene advise that two houses are on fire and have requested additional units.
According to a tweet by New York City Fire Department, a third alarm has been transmitted for the fire in the apartment.
Firefighters on the scene are working to evacuate the building.
Citizen is OnAir.
Firefighters on the scene advise that fire is coming from the roof of a two-story apartment building.
According to a tweet by New York City Fire Department, a second alarm has been transmitted for the fire in the apartment.
Firefighters are active on the scene.
Firefighters are en route to the scene.
Firefighters are responding to an unconfirmed report of fire in an apartment.
Incident reported at 611 Mead St.
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My Brothers are on the job ladder 46 eng 81 Proud of Kingsbridge
@Dnevins960 tell ur brothas holla at me. Seen them @ the scene
Omg! Please if anyone needs anything let's get together to help these families
I will like to pray for the two engine in the four fire alarm. I pray for the there speedy recovery. May God bless this fireman who works very hard and went through so much since the beginning of 2000. It's been rough for them also with the all the ambulance. And all the police department who spent out there working really back to back I do appreciate them we don't know what it is like until we Walking and their shoes they're out there 24/7 back to back and dealing not dealing with with an easy world with so much that we can see what's going on I pray at the guardian angels of God from Heaven protect them and give them the strength that they need while they're going out to save many lives may God be with them this is my prayer in Jesus name amen🕊🙏🕊🙏
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My Brothers are on the job ladder 46 eng 81 Proud of Kingsbridge
@Dnevins960 tell ur brothas holla at me. Seen them @ the scene
Omg! Please if anyone needs anything let's get together to help these families
I will like to pray for the two engine in the four fire alarm. I pray for the there speedy recovery. May God bless this fireman who works very hard and went through so much since the beginning of 2000. It's been rough for them also with the all the ambulance. And all the police department who spent out there working really back to back I do appreciate them we don't know what it is like until we Walking and their shoes they're out there 24/7 back to back and dealing not dealing with with an easy world with so much that we can see what's going on I pray at the guardian angels of God from Heaven protect them and give them the strength that they need while they're going out to save many lives may God be with them this is my prayer in Jesus name amen🕊🙏🕊🙏
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@Joss6 I’ve made a go fund me for my family a simple re share would be highly appreciated 🙏🏼 https://gofund.me/be3595e0
My Brothers are on the job ladder 46 eng 81 Proud of Kingsbridge
@Dnevins960 tell ur brothas holla at me. Seen them @ the scene
Omg! Please if anyone needs anything let's get together to help these families
I will like to pray for the two engine in the four fire alarm. I pray for the there speedy recovery. May God bless this fireman who works very hard and went through so much since the beginning of 2000. It's been rough for them also with the all the ambulance. And all the police department who spent out there working really back to back I do appreciate them we don't know what it is like until we Walking and their shoes they're out there 24/7 back to back and dealing not dealing with with an easy world with so much that we can see what's going on I pray at the guardian angels of God from Heaven protect them and give them the strength that they need while they're going out to save many lives may God be with them this is my prayer in Jesus name amen🕊🙏🕊🙏
My family is in this fire please help us the most you can🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@Joss6 I’ve made a go fund me for my family a simple re share would be highly appreciated 🙏🏼 https://gofund.me/be3595e0
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My Brothers are on the job ladder 46 eng 81 Proud of Kingsbridge
@Dnevins960 tell ur brothas holla at me. Seen them @ the scene
Omg! Please if anyone needs anything let's get together to help these families
I will like to pray for the two engine in the four fire alarm. I pray for the there speedy recovery. May God bless this fireman who works very hard and went through so much since the beginning of 2000. It's been rough for them also with the all the ambulance. And all the police department who spent out there working really back to back I do appreciate them we don't know what it is like until we Walking and their shoes they're out there 24/7 back to back and dealing not dealing with with an easy world with so much that we can see what's going on I pray at the guardian angels of God from Heaven protect them and give them the strength that they need while they're going out to save many lives may God be with them this is my prayer in Jesus name amen🕊🙏🕊🙏
My family is in this fire please help us the most you can🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@Joss6 I’ve made a go fund me for my family a simple re share would be highly appreciated 🙏🏼 https://gofund.me/be3595e0