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Four people were injured in a four-alarm fire that spread through three buildings in Van Nest Tuesday night, FDNY officials said.

At 7:46 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of an apartment fire at 611 Mead Street.

Upon arrival, crews located heavy fire in the building.

FDNY Assistant Chief Joseph Jardin [said](https://twitter.com/FDNY/status/1471105299494879241?s=20) the fire quickly spread to two adjoining buildings, 609 Mead Street and 615 Mead Street.

The blaze was raised to a fourth alarm to request additional units to the scene. In total, approximately 200 FDNY members responded to the scene.

Citizen user videos captured firefighters working to put out the massive flames enveloping the buildings and producing a large plume of smoke.

Crews were still battling the blaze at 9:30 p.m., and [Channel 7 Eyewitness News](https://abc7ny.com/bronx-fire-4-alarm-van-nest-fdny/11341148/) reported they were still at the scene and putting out hot spots at midnight.

On Wednesday morning, Jardin said firefighters were able to contain the flames to the three buildings.

Four civilians were transported to area hospitals for injuries that are not considered life-threatening.

According to local news reports, six families were displaced by the fire.

Fire Marshals are on the scene and the cause of the fire is under investigation. 

Four Injured in Four-Alarm Fire Spreading to Three Buildings

Firefighters are responding to an unconfirmed report of fire in an apartment.

According to a tweet by New York City Fire Department, a second alarm has been transmitted for the fire in the apartment.

Firefighters on the scene advise that fire is coming from the roof of a two-story apartment building.

Firefighters on the scene are working to evacuate the building.

According to a tweet by New York City Fire Department, a third alarm has been transmitted for the fire in the apartment.

Firefighters on the scene advise that two houses are on fire and have requested additional units.

Firefighters on the scene confirm that the fire has extended to a third apartment.

Firefighters on the scene are working to control the fire.

Additional units have been requested to aid in controlling the fire.

Firefighters on the scene are working to bring the situation under control.

Multiple Citizen users show videos of firefighter activity on the scene.

According to a tweet by New York City Fire Department, two people have sustained not life-threatening injuries and are being treated on scene.

Firefighters advise primary searches for injuries and extensions in the original building of the fire have come up negative.

Firefighters on the scene are conducting secondary searches for injuries and extensions.

According to a tweet by New York City Fire Department, the fire has been upgraded to a four-alarm fire.