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Four Injured, Including Two Firefighters, in Six-Story Apartment Building Blaze

3433 Dekalb Ave, Norwood, Bronx

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Summary

  • Multiple FDNY units are operating at the scene of a large fire inside a six-story apartment building in the Bronx.
  • Units transmitted a "fourth alarm", requesting additional personnel and equipment to the scene.
  • Two civilians were hurt - one sustained serious injuries, while the other sustained minor injuries.
  • The public is asked to avoid the area as operations continue.

Timeline

Notify NYC has issued the following alert: "Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at Kossuth Avenue and Dekalb Avenue in The Bronx. Expect smoke, traffic delays, and a presence of emergency personnel and vehicles in the area. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene advises avoiding smoke exposure from structural fires by closing windows while indoors and reducing outdoor activity where smoke is present. People with heart or breathing conditions such as asthma may be more sensitive and should seek immediate medical attention if they experience a worsening of their condition, shortness of breath, or chest pains."

Additionally, five hose lines are in use and units are beginning to pull down ceilings and walls to check for fire spread.

A Citizen user shows smoke billowing from the roof of an apartment building as firefighters work with a ladder extended toward the roof.

Citizen user video shows firefighters arriving on scene as heavy smoke billows in the area.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3433 Dekalb Ave.

Notify NYC has issued the following alert: "Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at Kossuth Avenue and Dekalb Avenue in The Bronx. Expect smoke, traffic delays, and a presence of emergency personnel and vehicles in the area. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene advises avoiding smoke exposure from structural fires by closing windows while indoors and reducing outdoor activity where smoke is present. People with heart or breathing conditions such as asthma may be more sensitive and should seek immediate medical attention if they experience a worsening of their condition, shortness of breath, or chest pains."

Additionally, five hose lines are in use and units are beginning to pull down ceilings and walls to check for fire spread.

A Citizen user shows smoke billowing from the roof of an apartment building as firefighters work with a ladder extended toward the roof.

Citizen user video shows firefighters arriving on scene as heavy smoke billows in the area.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3433 Dekalb Ave.

Notify NYC has issued the following alert: "Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at Kossuth Avenue and Dekalb Avenue in The Bronx. Expect smoke, traffic delays, and a presence of emergency personnel and vehicles in the area. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene advises avoiding smoke exposure from structural fires by closing windows while indoors and reducing outdoor activity where smoke is present. People with heart or breathing conditions such as asthma may be more sensitive and should seek immediate medical attention if they experience a worsening of their condition, shortness of breath, or chest pains."

Additionally, five hose lines are in use and units are beginning to pull down ceilings and walls to check for fire spread.

A Citizen user shows smoke billowing from the roof of an apartment building as firefighters work with a ladder extended toward the roof.

Citizen user video shows firefighters arriving on scene as heavy smoke billows in the area.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3433 Dekalb Ave.

Notify NYC has issued the following alert: "Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at Kossuth Avenue and Dekalb Avenue in The Bronx. Expect smoke, traffic delays, and a presence of emergency personnel and vehicles in the area. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene advises avoiding smoke exposure from structural fires by closing windows while indoors and reducing outdoor activity where smoke is present. People with heart or breathing conditions such as asthma may be more sensitive and should seek immediate medical attention if they experience a worsening of their condition, shortness of breath, or chest pains."

Additionally, five hose lines are in use and units are beginning to pull down ceilings and walls to check for fire spread.

A Citizen user shows smoke billowing from the roof of an apartment building as firefighters work with a ladder extended toward the roof.

Citizen user video shows firefighters arriving on scene as heavy smoke billows in the area.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3433 Dekalb Ave.

Notify NYC has issued the following alert: "Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at Kossuth Avenue and Dekalb Avenue in The Bronx. Expect smoke, traffic delays, and a presence of emergency personnel and vehicles in the area. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene advises avoiding smoke exposure from structural fires by closing windows while indoors and reducing outdoor activity where smoke is present. People with heart or breathing conditions such as asthma may be more sensitive and should seek immediate medical attention if they experience a worsening of their condition, shortness of breath, or chest pains."

Additionally, five hose lines are in use and units are beginning to pull down ceilings and walls to check for fire spread.

A Citizen user shows smoke billowing from the roof of an apartment building as firefighters work with a ladder extended toward the roof.

Citizen user video shows firefighters arriving on scene as heavy smoke billows in the area.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3433 Dekalb Ave.

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Radio Clips

Bronx FDNY · Aug 20, 8:28AM · 0:31
Need a comp in the Bronx. Check. That's going to be three stop signs that also had a one-way sign attached to them as well. They were cut at the base and they're just laying on the ground here, k. Alright, 10-4, I'll notify them. Great, thank you. 0827, dispatcher 494. 10-4.
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Bronx FDNY · Aug 20, 8:27AM · 0:21
Bronx to the fuel comp. Fuel comp, approximately how many stop signs were taken down at this point? They're getting back to me with that right now, K. Alright, 10-4.
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Bronx FDNY · Aug 20, 8:27AM · 0:29
O-com to the Bronx. O-com. Can you put a notification in to what Department of Traffic? There were a few stop signs at the fire scene that needed to be taken down, so they just needed a repair, K? Alright, 10-4.
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Comments30

hateithereee2d ago

Why is our neighborhood always on fire. What is truly going on

udntkno2d ago

May these residents be lifted and protected... as well as our FDNY !!!

migs04262d ago

Brefass 😂😂😂

crosstownlocal2d ago

what a horrifying way to wake up. i hope everyone is okay

hateithereee2d ago

Why is our neighborhood always on fire. What is truly going on

udntkno2d ago

May these residents be lifted and protected... as well as our FDNY !!!

migs04262d ago

Brefass 😂😂😂

crosstownlocal2d ago

what a horrifying way to wake up. i hope everyone is okay

hateithereee2d ago

Why is our neighborhood always on fire. What is truly going on

udntkno2d ago

May these residents be lifted and protected... as well as our FDNY !!!

migs04262d ago

Brefass 😂😂😂

crosstownlocal2d ago

what a horrifying way to wake up. i hope everyone is okay

hateithereee2d ago

Why is our neighborhood always on fire. What is truly going on

udntkno2d ago

May these residents be lifted and protected... as well as our FDNY !!!

migs04262d ago

Brefass 😂😂😂

crosstownlocal2d ago

what a horrifying way to wake up. i hope everyone is okay

hateithereee2d ago

Why is our neighborhood always on fire. What is truly going on

udntkno2d ago

May these residents be lifted and protected... as well as our FDNY !!!

migs04262d ago

Brefass 😂😂😂

crosstownlocal2d ago

what a horrifying way to wake up. i hope everyone is okay

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