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Trash Compactor Fire at Eastchester Gardens

3010 Yates Ave, Pelham Gardens, Bronx

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Summary

  • Firefighters responded to a fire at Eastchester Gardens in Pelham Gardens, where a blockage in the trash chute led to a fire in the trash compactor. Crews worked to contain the blaze, with no injuries reported.

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The address reported for this incident has changed to 3010 Yates Ave.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 3020 Yates Ave.

A Citizen user shows video of a smoke condition in the area. Do you know what's on fire?

Incident reported at 2948 Throop Ave.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 3010 Yates Ave.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 3020 Yates Ave.

A Citizen user shows video of a smoke condition in the area. Do you know what's on fire?

Incident reported at 2948 Throop Ave.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 3010 Yates Ave.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 3020 Yates Ave.

A Citizen user shows video of a smoke condition in the area. Do you know what's on fire?

Incident reported at 2948 Throop Ave.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 3010 Yates Ave.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 3020 Yates Ave.

A Citizen user shows video of a smoke condition in the area. Do you know what's on fire?

Incident reported at 2948 Throop Ave.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 3010 Yates Ave.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 3020 Yates Ave.

A Citizen user shows video of a smoke condition in the area. Do you know what's on fire?

Incident reported at 2948 Throop Ave.

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Bronx FDNY · Jan 26, 3:27PM · 0:30
20.Notify9,theonlyelevatorserviceinthebuildingisgonnabeoutoforder.Alright,10-4.AllhandsoperatedintheBronxbox3474at3010YeatsAvenue,between80AvenueandBurkeAvenue,fireonthecompactunitofamultipledwelling.AllhandsoperatedintheBronxbox3474at3010YeatsAvenue,main...
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Bronx FDNY · Jan 26, 3:02PM · 0:31
The2-0battalion.3-4,7-4,I'mgoingtouse2and2,3rdenginefan,wehaveablockagesomewhereinthechute.Compactroomisclear,we'restretchingadryline.Oncewedeterminethelocation,we'regoingtoflushthechuteandI'lltrytooverhaul.9-10-4,sidesupaspursued.Affirm.Andjusttheexposureswhenyougetachance,kid.Ihaveanisolatedbuilding.Well,I'msorry,Iapologize.1isastreet,2isasideyard,3isarearyard,4is...
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Bronx FDNY · Jan 26, 3:02PM · 0:31
Bronxtothe20.20,K.20,afewcallsinthis,webelieveittobeinthecompactor.Caller'sin7Frank,6David.Wealsogot80inPersolforsmokeinthearea.Andthenabunchofcallsforsmokeandfirefromtheroof,K.10-4.71totheBronx.71.
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Comments11

bronxUser1978907009Jan 26 at 3:41 PM

This type of Malicious behavior will cause a Full Vacate Order for Inhalation smoke and damage to walls on the chute. Orders to Arrest and Conviction is a MUST.

Storm92Jan 26 at 4:29 PM

Another fire smh I swear it gotta be kids doing this this the 3rd this happened with fire this month

SmilelyPraysJan 26 at 3:16 PM

Praying for everyone in the mighty name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth Mary mother of Jesus Christ of Nazareth be a mother to all now Jesus Mary and Joseph be with all now 🙏

ChicagowindycitJan 26 at 9:43 PM

Prayers for the people in the building. Pray everyone gets out safe.

bronxUser1978907009Jan 26 at 3:41 PM

This type of Malicious behavior will cause a Full Vacate Order for Inhalation smoke and damage to walls on the chute. Orders to Arrest and Conviction is a MUST.

Storm92Jan 26 at 4:29 PM

Another fire smh I swear it gotta be kids doing this this the 3rd this happened with fire this month

SmilelyPraysJan 26 at 3:16 PM

Praying for everyone in the mighty name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth Mary mother of Jesus Christ of Nazareth be a mother to all now Jesus Mary and Joseph be with all now 🙏

ChicagowindycitJan 26 at 9:43 PM

Prayers for the people in the building. Pray everyone gets out safe.

bronxUser1978907009Jan 26 at 3:41 PM

This type of Malicious behavior will cause a Full Vacate Order for Inhalation smoke and damage to walls on the chute. Orders to Arrest and Conviction is a MUST.

Storm92Jan 26 at 4:29 PM

Another fire smh I swear it gotta be kids doing this this the 3rd this happened with fire this month

SmilelyPraysJan 26 at 3:16 PM

Praying for everyone in the mighty name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth Mary mother of Jesus Christ of Nazareth be a mother to all now Jesus Mary and Joseph be with all now 🙏

ChicagowindycitJan 26 at 9:43 PM

Prayers for the people in the building. Pray everyone gets out safe.

bronxUser1978907009Jan 26 at 3:41 PM

This type of Malicious behavior will cause a Full Vacate Order for Inhalation smoke and damage to walls on the chute. Orders to Arrest and Conviction is a MUST.

Storm92Jan 26 at 4:29 PM

Another fire smh I swear it gotta be kids doing this this the 3rd this happened with fire this month

SmilelyPraysJan 26 at 3:16 PM

Praying for everyone in the mighty name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth Mary mother of Jesus Christ of Nazareth be a mother to all now Jesus Mary and Joseph be with all now 🙏

ChicagowindycitJan 26 at 9:43 PM

Prayers for the people in the building. Pray everyone gets out safe.

bronxUser1978907009Jan 26 at 3:41 PM

This type of Malicious behavior will cause a Full Vacate Order for Inhalation smoke and damage to walls on the chute. Orders to Arrest and Conviction is a MUST.

Storm92Jan 26 at 4:29 PM

Another fire smh I swear it gotta be kids doing this this the 3rd this happened with fire this month

SmilelyPraysJan 26 at 3:16 PM

Praying for everyone in the mighty name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth Mary mother of Jesus Christ of Nazareth be a mother to all now Jesus Mary and Joseph be with all now 🙏

ChicagowindycitJan 26 at 9:43 PM

Prayers for the people in the building. Pray everyone gets out safe.

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