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Two Fires Near West Bronx Athletic Field

1465 Nelson Ave, Highbridge, Bronx

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Summary

  • Firefighters responded to two separate trash fires and an unoccupied car fire on Nelson Avenue in the Bronx. The fires were extinguished without spreading to nearby buildings, and the cause of the car fire is considered suspicious.

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The address reported for this incident has changed to 1465 Nelson Ave.

Videos from a Citizen user show the dumpster fire.

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Incident reported at 121 W 172nd St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1465 Nelson Ave.

Videos from a Citizen user show the dumpster fire.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 121 W 172nd St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1465 Nelson Ave.

Videos from a Citizen user show the dumpster fire.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 121 W 172nd St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1465 Nelson Ave.

Videos from a Citizen user show the dumpster fire.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 121 W 172nd St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1465 Nelson Ave.

Videos from a Citizen user show the dumpster fire.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 121 W 172nd St.

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Bronx FDNY · Apr 20, 10:41AM · 0:21
10-4, so finish with a 10-24? Yeah, we'll go with the 10-24 for the car fire with the 10-41, Code 3, to the unknown cause, K. 10-4. Time is 0352, dispatch at 200.
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Bronx FDNY · Apr 20, 10:38AM · 0:24
Battalion 13. We also checked out both buildings, 1465 Nelson and 1490 Nelson. Both buildings check out, no extension to either building. Alright, 10-4. And that report at 0324.
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Bronx FDNY · Apr 20, 10:38AM · 0:29
Battalion 13 to the bottom. Battalion 13, K. Still using 2 and 2, we can still hold that 13 just fast. At this time, we have a fire in the dumpster and a car fire. Car fire is out, and the dumpster fire is still in operate, still going. 10-4. Time of that is 0323.
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Comments8

JellybeanjosieApr 20 at 3:11 AM

That’s deliberate bro 😡

NewYorkUser1028315019Apr 20 at 5:11 PM

@captinamerica123

JellybeanjosieApr 20 at 3:15 AM

Pray that building does not go up in flames too

JellybeanjosieApr 20 at 3:14 AM

I hope they catch the person who did this

JellybeanjosieApr 20 at 3:11 AM

That’s deliberate bro 😡

NewYorkUser1028315019Apr 20 at 5:11 PM

@captinamerica123

JellybeanjosieApr 20 at 3:15 AM

Pray that building does not go up in flames too

JellybeanjosieApr 20 at 3:14 AM

I hope they catch the person who did this

JellybeanjosieApr 20 at 3:11 AM

That’s deliberate bro 😡

NewYorkUser1028315019Apr 20 at 5:11 PM

@captinamerica123

JellybeanjosieApr 20 at 3:15 AM

Pray that building does not go up in flames too

JellybeanjosieApr 20 at 3:14 AM

I hope they catch the person who did this

JellybeanjosieApr 20 at 3:11 AM

That’s deliberate bro 😡

NewYorkUser1028315019Apr 20 at 5:11 PM

@captinamerica123

JellybeanjosieApr 20 at 3:15 AM

Pray that building does not go up in flames too

JellybeanjosieApr 20 at 3:14 AM

I hope they catch the person who did this

JellybeanjosieApr 20 at 3:11 AM

That’s deliberate bro 😡

NewYorkUser1028315019Apr 20 at 5:11 PM

@captinamerica123

JellybeanjosieApr 20 at 3:15 AM

Pray that building does not go up in flames too

JellybeanjosieApr 20 at 3:14 AM

I hope they catch the person who did this

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