Explosion Sparks Major Apartment Building Fire in Bronx, Partial Collapse; One Dead, 14 Hurt

Two civilians are critical, while two were seriously hurt. Four other civilians suffered minor injuries. In addition, three firefighters were seriously hurt, while three others suffered minor injuries.

Eighteen people have been displaced, and the American Red Cross is on scene assisting, FDNY said. The fire was not yet under control as of the briefing, and crews expect to remain overnight.

FDNY reported 11 patients—seven civilians and four firefighters. Three are in serious condition: two adults described as critical and one child who was up-triaged.

The fire spread across three floors, and a collapse from the third floor into the second prompted fire officials to pull crews out of the building, according to FDNY.

FDNY said firefighters rescued multiple people trapped in the building and EMS crews administered life-saving treatment on scene, crediting the response with saving several lives.

Fire officials said the explosion on the second floor blew out windows and knocked apartment doors off their hinges, letting the fire spread rapidly from the origin apartment up the stairs and into units left open—making it difficult to contain.

Per officials, FDNY crews responded within about three minutes of a reported explosion at the Bronx building around 12:26 p.m. and found heavy fire blowing out of many windows, according to FDNY. The blaze grew to five alarms, drawing more than 300 fire and EMS personnel on a hot, humid day.

Firefighters also confirm fire continues to burn on "multiple floors".

Incoming units are advised to head to the staging area upon arrival.

Media personnel have arrived at the scene.

A fifth alarm has been transmitted, escalating the response to the fire affecting multiple dwellings.

New user video shows NYPD Counterterrorism personnel on scene.

Additional fire units are arriving at the staging area to assist with the response.

A fourth alarm has been transmitted, indicating the need for additional units and equipment.

Firefighters confirm this is a five-story apartment building.

A mayday was issued at the scene, but has since been resolved, per firefighters.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 374 E 209th St.

Firefighters have multiple hose lines in use to douse the blaze.

Notify NYC has issued the following alert: "Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at East 209th Street and Decatur Avenue in The Bronx. Expect smoke, traffic delays, and a presence of emergency personnel and vehicles in the area."

One person has been critically injured, with the potential for more patients as EMS attempts to make contact with those individuals.

Additional first responders are being asked to stage near the scene.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 307 E 209th St.

Two civilians are critical, while two were seriously hurt. Four other civilians suffered minor injuries. In addition, three firefighters were seriously hurt, while three others suffered minor injuries.

Eighteen people have been displaced, and the American Red Cross is on scene assisting, FDNY said. The fire was not yet under control as of the briefing, and crews expect to remain overnight.

FDNY reported 11 patients—seven civilians and four firefighters. Three are in serious condition: two adults described as critical and one child who was up-triaged.

The fire spread across three floors, and a collapse from the third floor into the second prompted fire officials to pull crews out of the building, according to FDNY.

FDNY said firefighters rescued multiple people trapped in the building and EMS crews administered life-saving treatment on scene, crediting the response with saving several lives.

Fire officials said the explosion on the second floor blew out windows and knocked apartment doors off their hinges, letting the fire spread rapidly from the origin apartment up the stairs and into units left open—making it difficult to contain.

Per officials, FDNY crews responded within about three minutes of a reported explosion at the Bronx building around 12:26 p.m. and found heavy fire blowing out of many windows, according to FDNY. The blaze grew to five alarms, drawing more than 300 fire and EMS personnel on a hot, humid day.

Firefighters also confirm fire continues to burn on "multiple floors".

Incoming units are advised to head to the staging area upon arrival.

Media personnel have arrived at the scene.

A fifth alarm has been transmitted, escalating the response to the fire affecting multiple dwellings.

New user video shows NYPD Counterterrorism personnel on scene.

Additional fire units are arriving at the staging area to assist with the response.

A fourth alarm has been transmitted, indicating the need for additional units and equipment.

Firefighters confirm this is a five-story apartment building.

A mayday was issued at the scene, but has since been resolved, per firefighters.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 374 E 209th St.

Firefighters have multiple hose lines in use to douse the blaze.

Notify NYC has issued the following alert: "Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at East 209th Street and Decatur Avenue in The Bronx. Expect smoke, traffic delays, and a presence of emergency personnel and vehicles in the area."

One person has been critically injured, with the potential for more patients as EMS attempts to make contact with those individuals.

Additional first responders are being asked to stage near the scene.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 307 E 209th St.

Two civilians are critical, while two were seriously hurt. Four other civilians suffered minor injuries. In addition, three firefighters were seriously hurt, while three others suffered minor injuries.

Eighteen people have been displaced, and the American Red Cross is on scene assisting, FDNY said. The fire was not yet under control as of the briefing, and crews expect to remain overnight.

FDNY reported 11 patients—seven civilians and four firefighters. Three are in serious condition: two adults described as critical and one child who was up-triaged.

The fire spread across three floors, and a collapse from the third floor into the second prompted fire officials to pull crews out of the building, according to FDNY.

FDNY said firefighters rescued multiple people trapped in the building and EMS crews administered life-saving treatment on scene, crediting the response with saving several lives.

Fire officials said the explosion on the second floor blew out windows and knocked apartment doors off their hinges, letting the fire spread rapidly from the origin apartment up the stairs and into units left open—making it difficult to contain.

Per officials, FDNY crews responded within about three minutes of a reported explosion at the Bronx building around 12:26 p.m. and found heavy fire blowing out of many windows, according to FDNY. The blaze grew to five alarms, drawing more than 300 fire and EMS personnel on a hot, humid day.

Firefighters also confirm fire continues to burn on "multiple floors".

Incoming units are advised to head to the staging area upon arrival.

Media personnel have arrived at the scene.

A fifth alarm has been transmitted, escalating the response to the fire affecting multiple dwellings.

New user video shows NYPD Counterterrorism personnel on scene.

Additional fire units are arriving at the staging area to assist with the response.

A fourth alarm has been transmitted, indicating the need for additional units and equipment.

Firefighters confirm this is a five-story apartment building.

A mayday was issued at the scene, but has since been resolved, per firefighters.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 374 E 209th St.

Firefighters have multiple hose lines in use to douse the blaze.

Notify NYC has issued the following alert: "Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at East 209th Street and Decatur Avenue in The Bronx. Expect smoke, traffic delays, and a presence of emergency personnel and vehicles in the area."

One person has been critically injured, with the potential for more patients as EMS attempts to make contact with those individuals.

Additional first responders are being asked to stage near the scene.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 307 E 209th St.

Two civilians are critical, while two were seriously hurt. Four other civilians suffered minor injuries. In addition, three firefighters were seriously hurt, while three others suffered minor injuries.

Eighteen people have been displaced, and the American Red Cross is on scene assisting, FDNY said. The fire was not yet under control as of the briefing, and crews expect to remain overnight.

FDNY reported 11 patients—seven civilians and four firefighters. Three are in serious condition: two adults described as critical and one child who was up-triaged.

The fire spread across three floors, and a collapse from the third floor into the second prompted fire officials to pull crews out of the building, according to FDNY.

FDNY said firefighters rescued multiple people trapped in the building and EMS crews administered life-saving treatment on scene, crediting the response with saving several lives.

Fire officials said the explosion on the second floor blew out windows and knocked apartment doors off their hinges, letting the fire spread rapidly from the origin apartment up the stairs and into units left open—making it difficult to contain.

Per officials, FDNY crews responded within about three minutes of a reported explosion at the Bronx building around 12:26 p.m. and found heavy fire blowing out of many windows, according to FDNY. The blaze grew to five alarms, drawing more than 300 fire and EMS personnel on a hot, humid day.

Firefighters also confirm fire continues to burn on "multiple floors".

Incoming units are advised to head to the staging area upon arrival.

Media personnel have arrived at the scene.

A fifth alarm has been transmitted, escalating the response to the fire affecting multiple dwellings.

New user video shows NYPD Counterterrorism personnel on scene.

Additional fire units are arriving at the staging area to assist with the response.

A fourth alarm has been transmitted, indicating the need for additional units and equipment.

Firefighters confirm this is a five-story apartment building.

A mayday was issued at the scene, but has since been resolved, per firefighters.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 374 E 209th St.

Firefighters have multiple hose lines in use to douse the blaze.

Notify NYC has issued the following alert: "Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at East 209th Street and Decatur Avenue in The Bronx. Expect smoke, traffic delays, and a presence of emergency personnel and vehicles in the area."

One person has been critically injured, with the potential for more patients as EMS attempts to make contact with those individuals.

Additional first responders are being asked to stage near the scene.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 307 E 209th St.

Two civilians are critical, while two were seriously hurt. Four other civilians suffered minor injuries. In addition, three firefighters were seriously hurt, while three others suffered minor injuries.

Eighteen people have been displaced, and the American Red Cross is on scene assisting, FDNY said. The fire was not yet under control as of the briefing, and crews expect to remain overnight.

FDNY reported 11 patients—seven civilians and four firefighters. Three are in serious condition: two adults described as critical and one child who was up-triaged.

The fire spread across three floors, and a collapse from the third floor into the second prompted fire officials to pull crews out of the building, according to FDNY.

FDNY said firefighters rescued multiple people trapped in the building and EMS crews administered life-saving treatment on scene, crediting the response with saving several lives.

Fire officials said the explosion on the second floor blew out windows and knocked apartment doors off their hinges, letting the fire spread rapidly from the origin apartment up the stairs and into units left open—making it difficult to contain.

Per officials, FDNY crews responded within about three minutes of a reported explosion at the Bronx building around 12:26 p.m. and found heavy fire blowing out of many windows, according to FDNY. The blaze grew to five alarms, drawing more than 300 fire and EMS personnel on a hot, humid day.

Firefighters also confirm fire continues to burn on "multiple floors".

Incoming units are advised to head to the staging area upon arrival.

Media personnel have arrived at the scene.

A fifth alarm has been transmitted, escalating the response to the fire affecting multiple dwellings.

New user video shows NYPD Counterterrorism personnel on scene.

Additional fire units are arriving at the staging area to assist with the response.

A fourth alarm has been transmitted, indicating the need for additional units and equipment.

Firefighters confirm this is a five-story apartment building.

A mayday was issued at the scene, but has since been resolved, per firefighters.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 374 E 209th St.

Firefighters have multiple hose lines in use to douse the blaze.

Notify NYC has issued the following alert: "Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at East 209th Street and Decatur Avenue in The Bronx. Expect smoke, traffic delays, and a presence of emergency personnel and vehicles in the area."

One person has been critically injured, with the potential for more patients as EMS attempts to make contact with those individuals.

Additional first responders are being asked to stage near the scene.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 307 E 209th St.