Five Hurt, Two Critically, After Blaze Tears Through La Roka Barber Shop
31 W Burnside Ave, University Heights, Bronx
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Summary
- A fire tore through La Roka Barber Shop on West Burnside Avenue in Morris Heights Thursday night, leaving five people injured and the building charred.
- The blaze also damaged the adjoining Ming Wong Chinese Restaurant next door.
- Investigators recovered two electric scooters from the scene and have not yet said whether they were charging at the time or are connected to the fire's cause.
- The cause remains under investigation, and FDNY officials have not indicated when the probe will conclude.
Timeline
FDNY Fire Marshals will determine the exact cause of the blaze.
Investigators recovered two electric scooters from the scene. It has not been confirmed whether they were charging at the time of the fire or are connected to its cause.
Five people were injured in total. A 39-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man were hospitalized in critical condition. Three additional men, ages 49, 51, and 52, were hospitalized in stable condition.
Five people were injured in total. A 39-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man were hospitalized in critical condition. Three additional men, ages 49, 51, and 52, were hospitalized in stable condition.
The barbershop fire is now under control, according to firefighters.
Medical teams are coordinating patient transport to a hospital for further treatment.
An additional fire truck has been dispatched to assist with the barbershop fire.
First responders advised that the main body of the fire has been knocked down, and the patient count remains four people at the moment.
Medical teams report two patients with serious injuries and two with minor injuries at the barbershop fire scene.
Firefighters have water on the fire, and additional trucks are assisting with the second alarm response.
Medical teams are treating one person with serious injuries as fire operations continue.
The fire has escalated to a second alarm, and additional medical support is being dispatched.
Crews are assessing the one-story building to ensure safety while controlling the fire.
Firefighters are actively working to control the fire at the barbershop.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 31 W Burnside Ave.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire at a barbershop.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W Burnside Ave & Harrison Ave.
FDNY Fire Marshals will determine the exact cause of the blaze.
Investigators recovered two electric scooters from the scene. It has not been confirmed whether they were charging at the time of the fire or are connected to its cause.
Five people were injured in total. A 39-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man were hospitalized in critical condition. Three additional men, ages 49, 51, and 52, were hospitalized in stable condition.
Five people were injured in total. A 39-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man were hospitalized in critical condition. Three additional men, ages 49, 51, and 52, were hospitalized in stable condition.
The barbershop fire is now under control, according to firefighters.
Medical teams are coordinating patient transport to a hospital for further treatment.
An additional fire truck has been dispatched to assist with the barbershop fire.
First responders advised that the main body of the fire has been knocked down, and the patient count remains four people at the moment.
Medical teams report two patients with serious injuries and two with minor injuries at the barbershop fire scene.
Firefighters have water on the fire, and additional trucks are assisting with the second alarm response.
Medical teams are treating one person with serious injuries as fire operations continue.
The fire has escalated to a second alarm, and additional medical support is being dispatched.
Crews are assessing the one-story building to ensure safety while controlling the fire.
Firefighters are actively working to control the fire at the barbershop.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 31 W Burnside Ave.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire at a barbershop.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W Burnside Ave & Harrison Ave.
FDNY Fire Marshals will determine the exact cause of the blaze.
Investigators recovered two electric scooters from the scene. It has not been confirmed whether they were charging at the time of the fire or are connected to its cause.
Five people were injured in total. A 39-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man were hospitalized in critical condition. Three additional men, ages 49, 51, and 52, were hospitalized in stable condition.
Five people were injured in total. A 39-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man were hospitalized in critical condition. Three additional men, ages 49, 51, and 52, were hospitalized in stable condition.
The barbershop fire is now under control, according to firefighters.
Medical teams are coordinating patient transport to a hospital for further treatment.
An additional fire truck has been dispatched to assist with the barbershop fire.
First responders advised that the main body of the fire has been knocked down, and the patient count remains four people at the moment.
Medical teams report two patients with serious injuries and two with minor injuries at the barbershop fire scene.
Firefighters have water on the fire, and additional trucks are assisting with the second alarm response.
Medical teams are treating one person with serious injuries as fire operations continue.
The fire has escalated to a second alarm, and additional medical support is being dispatched.
Crews are assessing the one-story building to ensure safety while controlling the fire.
Firefighters are actively working to control the fire at the barbershop.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 31 W Burnside Ave.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire at a barbershop.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W Burnside Ave & Harrison Ave.
FDNY Fire Marshals will determine the exact cause of the blaze.
Investigators recovered two electric scooters from the scene. It has not been confirmed whether they were charging at the time of the fire or are connected to its cause.
Five people were injured in total. A 39-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man were hospitalized in critical condition. Three additional men, ages 49, 51, and 52, were hospitalized in stable condition.
Five people were injured in total. A 39-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man were hospitalized in critical condition. Three additional men, ages 49, 51, and 52, were hospitalized in stable condition.
The barbershop fire is now under control, according to firefighters.
Medical teams are coordinating patient transport to a hospital for further treatment.
An additional fire truck has been dispatched to assist with the barbershop fire.
First responders advised that the main body of the fire has been knocked down, and the patient count remains four people at the moment.
Medical teams report two patients with serious injuries and two with minor injuries at the barbershop fire scene.
Firefighters have water on the fire, and additional trucks are assisting with the second alarm response.
Medical teams are treating one person with serious injuries as fire operations continue.
The fire has escalated to a second alarm, and additional medical support is being dispatched.
Crews are assessing the one-story building to ensure safety while controlling the fire.
Firefighters are actively working to control the fire at the barbershop.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 31 W Burnside Ave.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire at a barbershop.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W Burnside Ave & Harrison Ave.
FDNY Fire Marshals will determine the exact cause of the blaze.
Investigators recovered two electric scooters from the scene. It has not been confirmed whether they were charging at the time of the fire or are connected to its cause.
Five people were injured in total. A 39-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man were hospitalized in critical condition. Three additional men, ages 49, 51, and 52, were hospitalized in stable condition.
Five people were injured in total. A 39-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man were hospitalized in critical condition. Three additional men, ages 49, 51, and 52, were hospitalized in stable condition.
The barbershop fire is now under control, according to firefighters.
Medical teams are coordinating patient transport to a hospital for further treatment.
An additional fire truck has been dispatched to assist with the barbershop fire.
First responders advised that the main body of the fire has been knocked down, and the patient count remains four people at the moment.
Medical teams report two patients with serious injuries and two with minor injuries at the barbershop fire scene.
Firefighters have water on the fire, and additional trucks are assisting with the second alarm response.
Medical teams are treating one person with serious injuries as fire operations continue.
The fire has escalated to a second alarm, and additional medical support is being dispatched.
Crews are assessing the one-story building to ensure safety while controlling the fire.
Firefighters are actively working to control the fire at the barbershop.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 31 W Burnside Ave.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire at a barbershop.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at W Burnside Ave & Harrison Ave.
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I just broke the news to my 5 year old. He loves the wings from there and he said โcall paw patrol to save the dayโ lol! Bless his heart
We lost the best chinese spot for miles
I feel so bad for the chinos! I hope their business doesnโt burn also. Wow this makes me sad
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That's my barbershop. I pray everyone is ok
I just broke the news to my 5 year old. He loves the wings from there and he said โcall paw patrol to save the dayโ lol! Bless his heart
We lost the best chinese spot for miles
I feel so bad for the chinos! I hope their business doesnโt burn also. Wow this makes me sad
๐ฅ
That's my barbershop. I pray everyone is ok
I just broke the news to my 5 year old. He loves the wings from there and he said โcall paw patrol to save the dayโ lol! Bless his heart
We lost the best chinese spot for miles
I feel so bad for the chinos! I hope their business doesnโt burn also. Wow this makes me sad
๐ฅ
That's my barbershop. I pray everyone is ok
I just broke the news to my 5 year old. He loves the wings from there and he said โcall paw patrol to save the dayโ lol! Bless his heart
We lost the best chinese spot for miles
I feel so bad for the chinos! I hope their business doesnโt burn also. Wow this makes me sad
๐ฅ
That's my barbershop. I pray everyone is ok
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I just broke the news to my 5 year old. He loves the wings from there and he said โcall paw patrol to save the dayโ lol! Bless his heart
We lost the best chinese spot for miles
I feel so bad for the chinos! I hope their business doesnโt burn also. Wow this makes me sad
๐ฅ
That's my barbershop. I pray everyone is ok