Two Firefighters Hurt After Massive Fire Damages 11 Bronx Businesses
1234 E Gun Hill Rd, Pelham Gardens, Bronx
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Summary
- A massive multi-alarm fire tore through a row of connected storefront businesses overnight after flames spread through the buildings’ shared cockloft space.
- The blaze damaged 11 businesses and drew more than 230 firefighters and emergency personnel who battled heavy smoke and flames for hours.
- Two firefighters suffered minor injuries as crews worked to bring the fire under control and investigators began examining what sparked the blaze.
Timeline
Two firefighters suffered minor injuries as more than 230 first responders battled the blaze for hours before bringing it under control around 2:30 a.m., according to WABC.
Eleven businesses were damaged after flames spread through the cockloft into adjoining storefronts, including a deli, convenience store, Chinese restaurant, salon, laundromat, churches, a driving school, and an insurance agency.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1234 E Gun Hill Rd.
Flames and smoke are visible at the front of the buildings. Firefighters are attempting to enter through the front using power saws.
Citizen user video shows smoke permeating the area. Firefighters are using power tools to gain access.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Pearsall Ave & E Gun Hill Rd.
Two firefighters suffered minor injuries as more than 230 first responders battled the blaze for hours before bringing it under control around 2:30 a.m., according to WABC.
Eleven businesses were damaged after flames spread through the cockloft into adjoining storefronts, including a deli, convenience store, Chinese restaurant, salon, laundromat, churches, a driving school, and an insurance agency.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1234 E Gun Hill Rd.
Flames and smoke are visible at the front of the buildings. Firefighters are attempting to enter through the front using power saws.
Citizen user video shows smoke permeating the area. Firefighters are using power tools to gain access.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Pearsall Ave & E Gun Hill Rd.
Two firefighters suffered minor injuries as more than 230 first responders battled the blaze for hours before bringing it under control around 2:30 a.m., according to WABC.
Eleven businesses were damaged after flames spread through the cockloft into adjoining storefronts, including a deli, convenience store, Chinese restaurant, salon, laundromat, churches, a driving school, and an insurance agency.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1234 E Gun Hill Rd.
Flames and smoke are visible at the front of the buildings. Firefighters are attempting to enter through the front using power saws.
Citizen user video shows smoke permeating the area. Firefighters are using power tools to gain access.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Pearsall Ave & E Gun Hill Rd.
Two firefighters suffered minor injuries as more than 230 first responders battled the blaze for hours before bringing it under control around 2:30 a.m., according to WABC.
Eleven businesses were damaged after flames spread through the cockloft into adjoining storefronts, including a deli, convenience store, Chinese restaurant, salon, laundromat, churches, a driving school, and an insurance agency.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1234 E Gun Hill Rd.
Flames and smoke are visible at the front of the buildings. Firefighters are attempting to enter through the front using power saws.
Citizen user video shows smoke permeating the area. Firefighters are using power tools to gain access.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Pearsall Ave & E Gun Hill Rd.
Two firefighters suffered minor injuries as more than 230 first responders battled the blaze for hours before bringing it under control around 2:30 a.m., according to WABC.
Eleven businesses were damaged after flames spread through the cockloft into adjoining storefronts, including a deli, convenience store, Chinese restaurant, salon, laundromat, churches, a driving school, and an insurance agency.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1234 E Gun Hill Rd.
Flames and smoke are visible at the front of the buildings. Firefighters are attempting to enter through the front using power saws.
Citizen user video shows smoke permeating the area. Firefighters are using power tools to gain access.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Pearsall Ave & E Gun Hill Rd.
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The Bronx is burning again...........for INSURANCE purposes
@nezitic2020 facts
Chinese Food stores been catching a blaze a lot. i wonder if it's insurance scams. they take down everyone around em tho 😰 zero concern for their neighbors 😞
@Pope_Gentrificashun_X possible. That Chinese store was closed for a few days prior to this fire
Its truly funny how many fires happen in a specific part of the bx. Ofc there hasnt been one in belmont, only in the most populated, very gentrifiable areas
@JTPatricia it’s deliberate they are hell bent in making a low density neighborhood high density especially if it’s near a train station
New luxury building coming near you
The Bronx is burning again...........for INSURANCE purposes
@nezitic2020 facts
Chinese Food stores been catching a blaze a lot. i wonder if it's insurance scams. they take down everyone around em tho 😰 zero concern for their neighbors 😞
@Pope_Gentrificashun_X possible. That Chinese store was closed for a few days prior to this fire
Its truly funny how many fires happen in a specific part of the bx. Ofc there hasnt been one in belmont, only in the most populated, very gentrifiable areas
@JTPatricia it’s deliberate they are hell bent in making a low density neighborhood high density especially if it’s near a train station
New luxury building coming near you
The Bronx is burning again...........for INSURANCE purposes
@nezitic2020 facts
Chinese Food stores been catching a blaze a lot. i wonder if it's insurance scams. they take down everyone around em tho 😰 zero concern for their neighbors 😞
@Pope_Gentrificashun_X possible. That Chinese store was closed for a few days prior to this fire
Its truly funny how many fires happen in a specific part of the bx. Ofc there hasnt been one in belmont, only in the most populated, very gentrifiable areas
@JTPatricia it’s deliberate they are hell bent in making a low density neighborhood high density especially if it’s near a train station
New luxury building coming near you
The Bronx is burning again...........for INSURANCE purposes
@nezitic2020 facts
Chinese Food stores been catching a blaze a lot. i wonder if it's insurance scams. they take down everyone around em tho 😰 zero concern for their neighbors 😞
@Pope_Gentrificashun_X possible. That Chinese store was closed for a few days prior to this fire
Its truly funny how many fires happen in a specific part of the bx. Ofc there hasnt been one in belmont, only in the most populated, very gentrifiable areas
@JTPatricia it’s deliberate they are hell bent in making a low density neighborhood high density especially if it’s near a train station
New luxury building coming near you
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The Bronx is burning again...........for INSURANCE purposes
@nezitic2020 facts
Chinese Food stores been catching a blaze a lot. i wonder if it's insurance scams. they take down everyone around em tho 😰 zero concern for their neighbors 😞
@Pope_Gentrificashun_X possible. That Chinese store was closed for a few days prior to this fire
Its truly funny how many fires happen in a specific part of the bx. Ofc there hasnt been one in belmont, only in the most populated, very gentrifiable areas
@JTPatricia it’s deliberate they are hell bent in making a low density neighborhood high density especially if it’s near a train station
New luxury building coming near you