Firefighter Seriously Injured in Two-Story House Basement Fire
4137 Baychester Ave, Wakefield, Bronx
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Summary
- Firefighters responded to a residential fire on Baychester Ave in the Bronx, where heavy clutter and window bars on the first floor complicated their efforts to control the blaze.
- One firefighter has been seriously hurt, while a civilian escaped with minor injuries.
Timeline
Firefighters report the fire is now under control, and further searches found no additional issues.
The injured firefighter has been transported to the hospital, and one civilian with minor injuries is being evaluated on scene.
The crew reports the firefighter's condition is considered to be serious, and the risk remains high for responders but low for civilians.
Firefighters report two hoses are in operation, and one firefighter is being treated by EMS. The fire remains active.
Firefighters report the initial searches on the first floor are complete with no report of a person trapped or injured.
Firefighters have water on the fire, and efforts to control it are ongoing.
@diikinq shows heavy flames on the back balcony with firefighters spraying it down from the ground level.
The crew is actively battling a basement fire in a two-story residential building. Initial searches are underway.
Firefighters report heavy clutter and window bars on the first floor, complicating their efforts.
A Citizen's user video shows smoke billowing from the house fire.
Citizen user video shows firefighters on the scene with smoke rolling up from the structure.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire in a residential building.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 4137 Baychester Ave.
Firefighters report the fire is now under control, and further searches found no additional issues.
The injured firefighter has been transported to the hospital, and one civilian with minor injuries is being evaluated on scene.
The crew reports the firefighter's condition is considered to be serious, and the risk remains high for responders but low for civilians.
Firefighters report two hoses are in operation, and one firefighter is being treated by EMS. The fire remains active.
Firefighters report the initial searches on the first floor are complete with no report of a person trapped or injured.
Firefighters have water on the fire, and efforts to control it are ongoing.
@diikinq shows heavy flames on the back balcony with firefighters spraying it down from the ground level.
The crew is actively battling a basement fire in a two-story residential building. Initial searches are underway.
Firefighters report heavy clutter and window bars on the first floor, complicating their efforts.
A Citizen's user video shows smoke billowing from the house fire.
Citizen user video shows firefighters on the scene with smoke rolling up from the structure.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire in a residential building.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 4137 Baychester Ave.
Firefighters report the fire is now under control, and further searches found no additional issues.
The injured firefighter has been transported to the hospital, and one civilian with minor injuries is being evaluated on scene.
The crew reports the firefighter's condition is considered to be serious, and the risk remains high for responders but low for civilians.
Firefighters report two hoses are in operation, and one firefighter is being treated by EMS. The fire remains active.
Firefighters report the initial searches on the first floor are complete with no report of a person trapped or injured.
Firefighters have water on the fire, and efforts to control it are ongoing.
@diikinq shows heavy flames on the back balcony with firefighters spraying it down from the ground level.
The crew is actively battling a basement fire in a two-story residential building. Initial searches are underway.
Firefighters report heavy clutter and window bars on the first floor, complicating their efforts.
A Citizen's user video shows smoke billowing from the house fire.
Citizen user video shows firefighters on the scene with smoke rolling up from the structure.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire in a residential building.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 4137 Baychester Ave.
Firefighters report the fire is now under control, and further searches found no additional issues.
The injured firefighter has been transported to the hospital, and one civilian with minor injuries is being evaluated on scene.
The crew reports the firefighter's condition is considered to be serious, and the risk remains high for responders but low for civilians.
Firefighters report two hoses are in operation, and one firefighter is being treated by EMS. The fire remains active.
Firefighters report the initial searches on the first floor are complete with no report of a person trapped or injured.
Firefighters have water on the fire, and efforts to control it are ongoing.
@diikinq shows heavy flames on the back balcony with firefighters spraying it down from the ground level.
The crew is actively battling a basement fire in a two-story residential building. Initial searches are underway.
Firefighters report heavy clutter and window bars on the first floor, complicating their efforts.
A Citizen's user video shows smoke billowing from the house fire.
Citizen user video shows firefighters on the scene with smoke rolling up from the structure.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire in a residential building.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 4137 Baychester Ave.
Firefighters report the fire is now under control, and further searches found no additional issues.
The injured firefighter has been transported to the hospital, and one civilian with minor injuries is being evaluated on scene.
The crew reports the firefighter's condition is considered to be serious, and the risk remains high for responders but low for civilians.
Firefighters report two hoses are in operation, and one firefighter is being treated by EMS. The fire remains active.
Firefighters report the initial searches on the first floor are complete with no report of a person trapped or injured.
Firefighters have water on the fire, and efforts to control it are ongoing.
@diikinq shows heavy flames on the back balcony with firefighters spraying it down from the ground level.
The crew is actively battling a basement fire in a two-story residential building. Initial searches are underway.
Firefighters report heavy clutter and window bars on the first floor, complicating their efforts.
A Citizen's user video shows smoke billowing from the house fire.
Citizen user video shows firefighters on the scene with smoke rolling up from the structure.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire in a residential building.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 4137 Baychester Ave.
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You know, Everytime there's a Major Fire nowadays, seems like the Firefighters are getting hurt, more and more.. God protect them for doing there jobs, but protect them for the job that they Do!!!!!!
I hear all the firetruck going pass my house like 30 of them god bless
Thanks for sharing info...Prayers for the firefighters
literally a multi alarm fire everyday now.
You know, Everytime there's a Major Fire nowadays, seems like the Firefighters are getting hurt, more and more.. God protect them for doing there jobs, but protect them for the job that they Do!!!!!!
I hear all the firetruck going pass my house like 30 of them god bless
Thanks for sharing info...Prayers for the firefighters
literally a multi alarm fire everyday now.
You know, Everytime there's a Major Fire nowadays, seems like the Firefighters are getting hurt, more and more.. God protect them for doing there jobs, but protect them for the job that they Do!!!!!!
I hear all the firetruck going pass my house like 30 of them god bless
Thanks for sharing info...Prayers for the firefighters
literally a multi alarm fire everyday now.
You know, Everytime there's a Major Fire nowadays, seems like the Firefighters are getting hurt, more and more.. God protect them for doing there jobs, but protect them for the job that they Do!!!!!!
I hear all the firetruck going pass my house like 30 of them god bless
Thanks for sharing info...Prayers for the firefighters
literally a multi alarm fire everyday now.
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You know, Everytime there's a Major Fire nowadays, seems like the Firefighters are getting hurt, more and more.. God protect them for doing there jobs, but protect them for the job that they Do!!!!!!
I hear all the firetruck going pass my house like 30 of them god bless
Thanks for sharing info...Prayers for the firefighters
literally a multi alarm fire everyday now.