Bronx mixed-use building fire leaves 2 dead, 11 injured

Bronx mixed-use building fire leaves 2 dead, 11 injured

A deadly multi-alarm fire tore through a mixed-use building in the Bronx’s Belmont section on Tuesday afternoon, drawing a major FDNY response and killing two civilians.

BRONX - A deadly multi-alarm fire tore through a mixed-use residential and commercial building in the Belmont section of the Bronx on Tuesday afternoon, prompting a massive response from the FDNY and leaving two civilians dead.

What we know:

According to the FDNY, the fire was reported at 2:48 p.m. at 660 East 187th Street, between Crescent Avenue and Cambreleng Avenue.

The blaze broke out in a five-story mixed-use structure with commercial storefronts on the bottom level and apartments above, and it quickly spread across multiple floors.

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The incident escalated to a five-alarm response, bringing a large deployment of fire and EMS personnel to the scene as crews worked to contain the rapidly advancing fire, per the FDNY. 

Officials confirmed that two civilians were found dead inside the building. 

Eleven others were injured. Among them, two individuals with serious injuries were transported to a local hospital, two sustained minor injuries and two refused medical treatment at the scene, according to fire officials. 

The American Red Cross has reportedly registered 23 households—comprising 24 children and 52 adults, for a total of 77 people—for emergency assistance, including temporary lodging, disaster health services and other recovery support.

What we don't know:

No additional details about the two deceased victims have been released at this time.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, as well. 

What you can do:

Residents who need recovery assistance and have not yet connected with the Red Cross are encouraged to call 1-877-RED CROSS (877-733-2767) and select Option 1.