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Six firefighters were injured while battling a three-alarm fire at a warehouse in the Bronx on Wednesday, officials said. 

Fire crews responded to a report of a fire at 551 East 179th Street near Monterey Avenue around 12:15 p.m.

Arriving units confirmed there was heavy smoke and fire at the commercial building. 

Additional firefighters responded to help contain the blaze in the one-story warehouse which quickly grew to a three-alarm. The fire burned through the roof of the business causing it to partially collapse.

The area surrounding the warehouse was evacuated as a precaution and streets were closed while emergency crews operated at the scene.  

Nearby residents were also advised to close their windows due to the extensive smoke.

According to fire officials, six firefighters sustained minor injuries during the hours-long operation.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Six Firefighters Injured in Three-Alarm Warehouse Blaze

A Citizen user shows video of a large cloud of smoke rising from an unknown source.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire.

Firefighters confirm there is a fire in a warehouse.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 551 E 179th St.

According to firefighters, there are heavy flames inside the building.

Additional FDNY units have been requested to the scene.

Firefighters have transmitted a second alarm, assigning additional units and resources to the fire.

Con Edison has been requested to the scene.

There are currently no reported injuries, according to firefighters.

Firefighters are working to evacuate nearby buildings.

Citizen user edwins100 shows heavy smoke billowing out of the building.

Officers are blocking traffic to the area.

Firefighters doubt they will be able to extinguish the flames given the available resources at the scene.

In an update, FDNY personnel at the scene advise there are no injuries.

Multiple FDNY units remain on the scene working to bring the flames under control.

Firefighters have transmitted a third alarm, requesting further resources to the scene.

City officials advise nearby residents to close all open windows.

According to firefighters, part of the building is in danger of collapsing.

Medics are evaluating four firefighters who sustained minor injuries.

Multiple Citizen users submitted videos of smoke rising from the fire.

Firefighters report there is fire throughout the roof, which partially collapsed.

The FDNY reports a total of six firefighters sustained minor injuries. Fire personnel are continuing to battle the blaze.

Firefighters report they extinguished the main body of the fire.

Fire personnel are working with Con Edison representatives to shut down the gas in the building from the curb.

Firefighters are using a drone to assist with their operations.

FDNY units requested representatives from the NYC Department of Buildings to respond to the scene once the fire is under control.

Firefighters report they are operating on the exterior.