12 injured in Bronx apartment fire

12 injured in Bronx apartment fire

Twelve civilians were injured in a second-alarm fire on the 3400 block of Kingsbridge Avenue in the Bronx on Tuesday. FOX 5 NY's Kendall Green has the story. 

BRONX - Twelve civilians were injured in a fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon in a residential building in the Bronx, according to the FDNY.

What we know:

The fire was reported at approximately 3 p.m. on the 3400 block of Kingsbridge Avenue, between West 234th and West 236th streets. Officials said the blaze originated on the third floor of the building.

A second alarm was transmitted within minutes, bringing a total of 46 units and 141 fire and EMS personnel to the scene. 

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All 12 civilians suffered minor injuries and were transported to nearby hospitals for evaluation, the FDNY said. No additional injuries were reported. 

Firefighters brought the blaze under control by 4:11 p.m., according to the FDNY.

What we don't know:

The cause of the fire was not immediately known. The investigation into its origin remains ongoing.