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One-Year-Old Boy Killed, Two Other Children Critically Injured After Fire Erupts From Third Floor of Apartment Building

2609 Bainbridge Ave

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Summary

  • A 1-year-old boy named Liam Parks was killed after a fire erupted on the third floor of an apartment building in the Bronx on Monday afternoon.
  • Two other children, 6-years-old twins, sustained critical injuries.
  • The trio was rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital with smoke inhalation. The 1-year-old was later pronounced deceased.
  • Additionally, two adults and two firefighters sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
  • The cause of the blaze is under investigation, but firefighters believe the flames quickly spread due to residents leaving their doors open to flee the scene.
  • Video from the scene showed flames and smoke pouring from the building.

Timeline

While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, the door to the apartment where the fire originated was left open, according to the FDNY, which allowed the fire to rapidly spread up the staircase and to the roof.

The 1-year-old boy killed in Monday's fire has been identified as Liam Parks. His two other siblings remain in the hospital after being critically injured in the blaze.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. However, firefighters believe the fire quickly spread throughout the building after residents left their doors open while fleeing.

Additionally, two adults and two firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries, fire officials said.

All three children were rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital by EMS with smoke inhalation. The 1-year-old was later pronounced deceased.

Two other children, both 6-years-old, are in critical condition, per CBS News.

Multiple news sources confirm a 1-year-old boy was killed in yesterday's apartment blaze in the Bronx.

A 1-year-old child has died, per a report from ABC7. Seven others are hurt, including the two children still in critical condition and several other patients.

Per ABC 7, the three critically injured children are between 1 and 2 years old.

Local reporting from ABC7 has corroborated Citizen's initial reporting of injuries, which includes three children in critical condition and two adults who were hurt.

Firefighters have given differing reports on the conditions of the child victims, who were reported to be in cardiac arrest upon their initial discovery. One earlier report stated they had died, while other reports stated they were in critical condition. Citizen is working to verify.

The children were found in cardiac arrest, firefighters said.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2609 Bainbridge Ave.

While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, the door to the apartment where the fire originated was left open, according to the FDNY, which allowed the fire to rapidly spread up the staircase and to the roof.

The 1-year-old boy killed in Monday's fire has been identified as Liam Parks. His two other siblings remain in the hospital after being critically injured in the blaze.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. However, firefighters believe the fire quickly spread throughout the building after residents left their doors open while fleeing.

Additionally, two adults and two firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries, fire officials said.

All three children were rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital by EMS with smoke inhalation. The 1-year-old was later pronounced deceased.

Two other children, both 6-years-old, are in critical condition, per CBS News.

Multiple news sources confirm a 1-year-old boy was killed in yesterday's apartment blaze in the Bronx.

A 1-year-old child has died, per a report from ABC7. Seven others are hurt, including the two children still in critical condition and several other patients.

Per ABC 7, the three critically injured children are between 1 and 2 years old.

Local reporting from ABC7 has corroborated Citizen's initial reporting of injuries, which includes three children in critical condition and two adults who were hurt.

Firefighters have given differing reports on the conditions of the child victims, who were reported to be in cardiac arrest upon their initial discovery. One earlier report stated they had died, while other reports stated they were in critical condition. Citizen is working to verify.

The children were found in cardiac arrest, firefighters said.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2609 Bainbridge Ave.

While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, the door to the apartment where the fire originated was left open, according to the FDNY, which allowed the fire to rapidly spread up the staircase and to the roof.

The 1-year-old boy killed in Monday's fire has been identified as Liam Parks. His two other siblings remain in the hospital after being critically injured in the blaze.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. However, firefighters believe the fire quickly spread throughout the building after residents left their doors open while fleeing.

Additionally, two adults and two firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries, fire officials said.

All three children were rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital by EMS with smoke inhalation. The 1-year-old was later pronounced deceased.

Two other children, both 6-years-old, are in critical condition, per CBS News.

Multiple news sources confirm a 1-year-old boy was killed in yesterday's apartment blaze in the Bronx.

A 1-year-old child has died, per a report from ABC7. Seven others are hurt, including the two children still in critical condition and several other patients.

Per ABC 7, the three critically injured children are between 1 and 2 years old.

Local reporting from ABC7 has corroborated Citizen's initial reporting of injuries, which includes three children in critical condition and two adults who were hurt.

Firefighters have given differing reports on the conditions of the child victims, who were reported to be in cardiac arrest upon their initial discovery. One earlier report stated they had died, while other reports stated they were in critical condition. Citizen is working to verify.

The children were found in cardiac arrest, firefighters said.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2609 Bainbridge Ave.

While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, the door to the apartment where the fire originated was left open, according to the FDNY, which allowed the fire to rapidly spread up the staircase and to the roof.

The 1-year-old boy killed in Monday's fire has been identified as Liam Parks. His two other siblings remain in the hospital after being critically injured in the blaze.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. However, firefighters believe the fire quickly spread throughout the building after residents left their doors open while fleeing.

Additionally, two adults and two firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries, fire officials said.

All three children were rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital by EMS with smoke inhalation. The 1-year-old was later pronounced deceased.

Two other children, both 6-years-old, are in critical condition, per CBS News.

Multiple news sources confirm a 1-year-old boy was killed in yesterday's apartment blaze in the Bronx.

A 1-year-old child has died, per a report from ABC7. Seven others are hurt, including the two children still in critical condition and several other patients.

Per ABC 7, the three critically injured children are between 1 and 2 years old.

Local reporting from ABC7 has corroborated Citizen's initial reporting of injuries, which includes three children in critical condition and two adults who were hurt.

Firefighters have given differing reports on the conditions of the child victims, who were reported to be in cardiac arrest upon their initial discovery. One earlier report stated they had died, while other reports stated they were in critical condition. Citizen is working to verify.

The children were found in cardiac arrest, firefighters said.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2609 Bainbridge Ave.

While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, the door to the apartment where the fire originated was left open, according to the FDNY, which allowed the fire to rapidly spread up the staircase and to the roof.

The 1-year-old boy killed in Monday's fire has been identified as Liam Parks. His two other siblings remain in the hospital after being critically injured in the blaze.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. However, firefighters believe the fire quickly spread throughout the building after residents left their doors open while fleeing.

Additionally, two adults and two firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries, fire officials said.

All three children were rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital by EMS with smoke inhalation. The 1-year-old was later pronounced deceased.

Two other children, both 6-years-old, are in critical condition, per CBS News.

Multiple news sources confirm a 1-year-old boy was killed in yesterday's apartment blaze in the Bronx.

A 1-year-old child has died, per a report from ABC7. Seven others are hurt, including the two children still in critical condition and several other patients.

Per ABC 7, the three critically injured children are between 1 and 2 years old.

Local reporting from ABC7 has corroborated Citizen's initial reporting of injuries, which includes three children in critical condition and two adults who were hurt.

Firefighters have given differing reports on the conditions of the child victims, who were reported to be in cardiac arrest upon their initial discovery. One earlier report stated they had died, while other reports stated they were in critical condition. Citizen is working to verify.

The children were found in cardiac arrest, firefighters said.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2609 Bainbridge Ave.

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Bronx FDNY Β· May 11, 4:29PM Β· 0:30
Division 7 to the Bronx. Division 7. Division 7 to the box, Bronx, box 4. Secondaries are completed and negative in the original fire park. 10-4. Notify the units to come and manage. Duration is 4747 minutes, K. Division 7 to the Bronx, be advised, at this time we're
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Bronx FDNY Β· May 11, 4:29PM Β· 0:21
will go, probably will hold.Alright, 10-4, and also the fire marshal just called and they want the first two units to remain at the scene. Division 7, 10-4.1627, 186.
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FDNY EMS CW1 Β· May 11, 4:17PM Β· 0:31
561 to citywide. 561, proceed. Show me operating as medical branch director in the Bronx on box 3364. Fire operations are ongoing. The patient count is going to be 5. 3 red tags, 1 orange tag, 1 green tag, all civilians. We will hold with the current units. Any units not on scene yet, they need to be... Need to go to staging.
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Comments30

AllLivesMatter0211May 11 at 4:26 PM

In the name of Jesus Christ please heal the children

CherryBerryBronxMay 11 at 4:12 PM

God cover those babies & families.. Jesus cover the tenants and everyone in the building

Chupi183BxMay 12 at 8:27 AM

I feel so sorry for that mother that currently suffering that loss of her baby, if the grandma gets arrested for leaving them alone, that will add to her heartache. Ppl please stop leaving the babies alone at home, even if it’s a quick run to the store

iiRaqqMay 11 at 4:27 PM

why have there been so many fired as of lately?

secaucusUser1838288001May 11 at 4:28 PM

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AllLivesMatter0211May 11 at 4:26 PM

In the name of Jesus Christ please heal the children

CherryBerryBronxMay 11 at 4:12 PM

God cover those babies & families.. Jesus cover the tenants and everyone in the building

Chupi183BxMay 12 at 8:27 AM

I feel so sorry for that mother that currently suffering that loss of her baby, if the grandma gets arrested for leaving them alone, that will add to her heartache. Ppl please stop leaving the babies alone at home, even if it’s a quick run to the store

iiRaqqMay 11 at 4:27 PM

why have there been so many fired as of lately?

secaucusUser1838288001May 11 at 4:28 PM

Insurance 🎩

AllLivesMatter0211May 11 at 4:26 PM

In the name of Jesus Christ please heal the children

CherryBerryBronxMay 11 at 4:12 PM

God cover those babies & families.. Jesus cover the tenants and everyone in the building

Chupi183BxMay 12 at 8:27 AM

I feel so sorry for that mother that currently suffering that loss of her baby, if the grandma gets arrested for leaving them alone, that will add to her heartache. Ppl please stop leaving the babies alone at home, even if it’s a quick run to the store

iiRaqqMay 11 at 4:27 PM

why have there been so many fired as of lately?

secaucusUser1838288001May 11 at 4:28 PM

Insurance 🎩

AllLivesMatter0211May 11 at 4:26 PM

In the name of Jesus Christ please heal the children

CherryBerryBronxMay 11 at 4:12 PM

God cover those babies & families.. Jesus cover the tenants and everyone in the building

Chupi183BxMay 12 at 8:27 AM

I feel so sorry for that mother that currently suffering that loss of her baby, if the grandma gets arrested for leaving them alone, that will add to her heartache. Ppl please stop leaving the babies alone at home, even if it’s a quick run to the store

iiRaqqMay 11 at 4:27 PM

why have there been so many fired as of lately?

secaucusUser1838288001May 11 at 4:28 PM

Insurance 🎩

AllLivesMatter0211May 11 at 4:26 PM

In the name of Jesus Christ please heal the children

CherryBerryBronxMay 11 at 4:12 PM

God cover those babies & families.. Jesus cover the tenants and everyone in the building

Chupi183BxMay 12 at 8:27 AM

I feel so sorry for that mother that currently suffering that loss of her baby, if the grandma gets arrested for leaving them alone, that will add to her heartache. Ppl please stop leaving the babies alone at home, even if it’s a quick run to the store

iiRaqqMay 11 at 4:27 PM

why have there been so many fired as of lately?

secaucusUser1838288001May 11 at 4:28 PM

Insurance 🎩

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