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Fire in Apartment Building, Person Critically Injured

538 Claremont Pkwy, South Bronx, Bronx

Published Apr 12 at 2:24 PM · Updated Apr 12 at 2:31 PM

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Summary

Firefighters responded to a fire at 538 Claremont Parkway in the Bronx, initially reported as a smoke condition on the second floor. The fire was later confirmed to be on the fifth floor, with heavy smoke reported. Emergency services are on the scene.

Timeline

Apr 12, 2:29PM

Firefighters report heavy smoke and are working to confirm the exact location of the fire.

Apr 12, 2:24PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 538 Claremont Pkwy.

Apr 12, 2:29PM

Firefighters report heavy smoke and are working to confirm the exact location of the fire.

Apr 12, 2:24PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 538 Claremont Pkwy.

Apr 12, 2:29PM

Firefighters report heavy smoke and are working to confirm the exact location of the fire.

Apr 12, 2:24PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 538 Claremont Pkwy.

Apr 12, 2:29PM

Firefighters report heavy smoke and are working to confirm the exact location of the fire.

Apr 12, 2:24PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 538 Claremont Pkwy.

Apr 12, 2:29PM

Firefighters report heavy smoke and are working to confirm the exact location of the fire.

Apr 12, 2:24PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 538 Claremont Pkwy.

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Radio Clips

Bronx FDNY · Apr 12, 2:43PM · 0:30

Division 6 to the box. Division 6, go ahead. 2783, we have water on the fire, probably will hold. 11045 Code 2, two lines stretched, one in operation, K. 10-4, Division 6, time you're probably will hold, we reported it's 1440 hours. Your incident duration now is 2020 minutes, be advised. 10-4.

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FDNY EMS CW1 · Apr 12, 2:41PM · 0:15

Box 2783, 14 Young is 84 and you have 11 Victor in the room. 10-4, 10-4, I'll go meet with them, can you start me out another ALS, please? 10-4.

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FDNY EMS CW1 · Apr 12, 2:36PM · 0:31

5 David. 5 David, proceed. Can we have NYPD's resources respond to this assignment? Traffic is open. This is a dangerous situation for both members operating on the scene and civilians. We need BP to start closing down some of these streets. Thank you.

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Comments29

LilaBelleApr 12 at 2:46 PM

Our brave NYFD! To have that mentality of going in no matter what to save people & control the fire is priceless! May God continue to bless these folks! I hope & pray the injuries reported are not too serious.

newyorkUser2210470028Apr 12 at 2:41 PM

I miss the Chinese restaurant

Scarlet_0324Apr 12 at 2:41 PM

I pray that everyone is ok❣️💃🏿

EL_MAYIMBEApr 12 at 2:31 PM

Cgutter where you at?

LilaBelleApr 12 at 2:46 PM

Our brave NYFD! To have that mentality of going in no matter what to save people & control the fire is priceless! May God continue to bless these folks! I hope & pray the injuries reported are not too serious.

newyorkUser2210470028Apr 12 at 2:41 PM

I miss the Chinese restaurant

Scarlet_0324Apr 12 at 2:41 PM

I pray that everyone is ok❣️💃🏿

EL_MAYIMBEApr 12 at 2:31 PM

Cgutter where you at?

LilaBelleApr 12 at 2:46 PM

Our brave NYFD! To have that mentality of going in no matter what to save people & control the fire is priceless! May God continue to bless these folks! I hope & pray the injuries reported are not too serious.

newyorkUser2210470028Apr 12 at 2:41 PM

I miss the Chinese restaurant

Scarlet_0324Apr 12 at 2:41 PM

I pray that everyone is ok❣️💃🏿

EL_MAYIMBEApr 12 at 2:31 PM

Cgutter where you at?

LilaBelleApr 12 at 2:46 PM

Our brave NYFD! To have that mentality of going in no matter what to save people & control the fire is priceless! May God continue to bless these folks! I hope & pray the injuries reported are not too serious.

newyorkUser2210470028Apr 12 at 2:41 PM

I miss the Chinese restaurant

Scarlet_0324Apr 12 at 2:41 PM

I pray that everyone is ok❣️💃🏿

EL_MAYIMBEApr 12 at 2:31 PM

Cgutter where you at?

LilaBelleApr 12 at 2:46 PM

Our brave NYFD! To have that mentality of going in no matter what to save people & control the fire is priceless! May God continue to bless these folks! I hope & pray the injuries reported are not too serious.

newyorkUser2210470028Apr 12 at 2:41 PM

I miss the Chinese restaurant

Scarlet_0324Apr 12 at 2:41 PM

I pray that everyone is ok❣️💃🏿

EL_MAYIMBEApr 12 at 2:31 PM

Cgutter where you at?

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