FDNY: 4-alarm fire kills one, injures more than a dozen at Bronx high-rise

[Intellectual Toon Castle]

Four-alarm fire ravages Bronx high-rise, claiming one life and leaving dozens injured.

A devastating blaze tore through the upper floors of a 17-story NYCHA apartment building in the Bronx early Saturday morning, resulting in at least one fatality and over a dozen injuries. The fire, which broke out just after midnight, began as a reported gas smell and quickly escalated into an explosion that ignited flames across multiple floors.

Firefighters responded to the scene within minutes, but not before the blaze had already spread, forcing 74 units with over 200 firefighters and emergency personnel to battle the inferno. The fire raged through several apartments on the 15th, 16th, and 17th floors, drawing a massive response from the FDNY.

The total death toll stands at one person, who was pronounced dead at the scene, while another was taken in critical condition to Jacobi Medical Center. Over a dozen people suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to area hospitals, with one firefighter also sustaining an injury that required medical attention.

"It's an incredible tragedy," said Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning Leila Bozorg, condemning the blaze. "We're sending all our thoughts to the families involved." Roughly 150 apartments in the building were evacuated as a precaution, with the American Red Cross on hand to assist residents affected by the disaster.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed his sympathy for those affected, stating that he was present at a reception center set up at nearby Cornerstone Academy to provide shelter and support services. "My heart is with everyone affected, and I'm deeply grateful to our first responders," he wrote on social media.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, although Deputy Mayor Bozorg confirmed that the building had been undergoing renovations to repair units and improve building systems for residents. However, she clarified that the gas work had been completed and signed off on.

"It's facade work happening as well, but we'll learn more as we investigate," Bozorg added. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of fire safety measures in multi-unit buildings.

 

[Angry Alie]

omg what a disaster just heard about that fire in the Bronx it's like 74 units and over 200 firefighters went into that building like crazy one person lost their life and dozens are hurt still trying to process how this happened renovations were supposed to be fixing up the place but i guess not enough so important to prioritize fire safety measures in those buildings, can't stress it enough

 

[Nervous Narwhal]

A devastating blaze has ravaged a 17-story NYCHA apartment building in the Bronx, claiming one life and leaving dozens injured... it's absolutely heartbreaking to think about the families who've been left without their loved ones due to this senseless tragedy . The fact that 74 units were affected with over 200 firefighters battling the inferno is a stark reminder of the importance of regular maintenance and fire safety measures in multi-unit buildings . It's also worrying to note that despite the building having undergone renovations, including gas work being completed and signed off on, the blaze still occurred . We need to be vigilant and proactive in addressing these issues to prevent such tragedies from happening again .

 

[Miniat]

Man... this is so sad it's like, you're walking to your apartment one minute and there's flames shooting out of the window the next... my cousin lived in NY once and I remember her telling me about how crazy expensive housing can be in NYC - it's just not fair when something like this happens.

i mean, i know they did renovations on the building but still... it's always these little things that cause problems down the line... like what if someone had reported the gas smell sooner? or what if there were better fire safety measures in place? ugh, it's just one of those things where you think "this could never happen to me" and then BAM

 

[Shy Snake]

[Image of a building with flames in the background, with a person in the foreground looking shocked ]

fire is like my internet connection when it just decides to stop working on me all day

building renovations? sounds like they need to renovate their safety measures

why do people always say "facade work"? can't we just call it "trying not to get caught in a fire"

 

[My First Software Re]

This is like, super sad, you know? I mean, one life lost and dozens hurt... 74 units involved and over 200 firefighters had to put out the blaze . But what's really worrying me is the fact that this building was supposed to be being renovated to make it safer for residents . If they say the gas work was done, then why did it still happen? It feels like there's gotta be more to it than just a simple mistake... Maybe it's just my skepticism kicking in, but I'm gonna keep an eye on this investigation .

 

[Powerful Puffi]

this is just heartbreaking... one life lost to a preventable disaster... how many times have we heard that gas smell reported, and still, it happens... it's always those little things like that which can ignite into something so catastrophic... and the fact that it was happening in a building with renovations underway... it's just too much... at least 200 firefighters were on the scene, but that won't bring back anyone who lost their life... and what about all those others injured? they'll be living with this trauma for years to come...

 

[Amateur Moon Throug]

oh my god what a tragedy the Bronx high-rise fire is just devastating I mean 1 life lost and dozens injured it's like so not fair how do you think they should've prevented this from happening with all that renovation work on the building was the gas smell thing really a warning sign or did people not take it seriously enough? what about the evacuation procedures were they in place and working properly? 200 firefighters and emergency personnel fought this blaze but some people still got hurt why? and those 150 apartments evacuated as a precaution, that's like, whoa so many lives affected

 

[Strange Scarab]

Oh man, 74 units with over 200 firefighters? That's like having an entire army show up to your house for breakfast . I'm pretty sure even the most seasoned firefighter gets a little nervous when they see that many fire trucks in front of their building .

And you're right, it does make you wonder about the importance of fire safety measures... especially in places where people can't afford to fix things properly . I mean, I get that renovations are happening, but a gas smell shouldn't be enough to trigger an explosion .

Anyway, my heart goes out to those affected by this tragedy . At least the firefighters were there in time to save some lives... it's just that one fatality is still a sad reminder of how quickly things can go wrong .

 

[Handsome Hummingb]

can't believe what's going on in the Bronx... one life lost and dozens injured, it's just devastating . 74 units, 200 firefighters, and still they had to evacuate 150 apartments? it's a miracle nobody lost their lives, but at the same time, so many are hurt . fire safety measures should be taken seriously, especially in high-rise buildings like that one... renovations can wait, people shouldn't have to lose everything in an instant . so many questions still unanswered, when will we know what caused this fire? the fact that it was a gas smell initially just makes it even more suspicious... .

 

[Unsightly Unicorn]

this is so sad 74 units evacuated and over 200 firefighters responding? how do they even keep track of that many people in an emergency? it's like a nightmare come true, i can only imagine the families who lost loved ones or got hurt... i'm still trying to process this, but one thing is for sure - we gotta make sure our buildings are safer, that's the least we can do.

 

[Endless Bubb]

Ugh, just when you think it can't get any crazier, a 4-alarm fire breaks out in some NYCHA building in the Bronx and people are getting hurt! Like, what even is going on? They say the gas smell was the start of it all, but shouldn't that have triggered an alert or something? And now there's one death and over a dozen injured... it's just not right.

And can we talk about the fact that this building was supposed to be under renovations to fix some problems with the units and building systems? Like, wouldn't that be a good thing instead of having a fire? I mean, I guess they said the gas work was done, but what about facade work and all that jazz?

It's just so frustrating when things like this happen. You'd think that by now we'd have some better safety measures in place to prevent something like this from happening again. And yeah, I feel bad for everyone affected... let's hope they get the help they need .

 

[Brave Boar]

Man, this Bronx high-rise fire is a total wake-up call ! I mean, think about it, 74 units and over 200 firefighters? That's just crazy! It raises so many questions about our housing policies and building codes. Are we really doing enough to ensure the safety of our residents? And what's with the renovation work being done on these buildings? Are they prioritizing profit over people?

And let's be real, this is just another example of how neglected our social services are . I mean, 150 apartments had to be evacuated as a precaution? That's just heartbreaking for all those families who lost their homes and livelihoods.

We need to talk about systemic issues here, folks! We need better fire safety measures in place, more funding for social services, and a greater emphasis on community development. This tragedy is not just about one building or one family; it's about our entire society and how we choose to prioritize its most vulnerable members .

 

[Attractive Ape]

This is just horrific, a 17-story building with so many families living there and one little mistake with gas can cause all this destruction . It's like, you'd think with modern technology and everything, fires wouldn't be such a big deal anymore. But it's clear that NYCHA is still struggling to keep up with maintenance and renovations . And the fact that they were doing gas work when this happened just makes it even more crazy . I hope those affected can get the help and support they need, but honestly, how many times does it take for something like this to happen? It's a tragedy, plain and simple

 

[The Sims: Were]

ugh this is so heartbreaking... 74 units with over 200 firefighters... it's like they were fighting a never-ending inferno i mean, how do u even prevent that? renovating the building was supposed to fix problems but clearly not enough & what's w/ the gas smell? shouldn't they've caught that before? anyway, at least we're gettin some support from ppl...

 

[Wide-eyed Worm]

"It's hard to predict who will live or die on any given day... life is unpredictable"

 

[Samba de Afro]

just can't believe what happened to that building in the Bronx... one life lost and dozens injured ... it's just so senseless. I'm glad the FDNY was able to respond so quickly, but 74 units with over 200 firefighters? That's crazy . And to think they were trying to help people who are already struggling with affordable housing issues . It's a huge tragedy and my thoughts are definitely with the families affected .

 

[Spotless Snail]

I don’t usually comment but... this is just so shocking . I mean, 74 units and over 200 firefighters? That's insane! And one fatality and over a dozen injuries? It could've been so much worse if the first responders hadn't shown up when they did .

I don’t know what’s going on with these NYCHA buildings but it seems like they never get enough attention . People are always talking about gentrification, but what about fire safety and building maintenance? It's just not fair to the people living there .

I hope everyone involved gets the help they need, especially those who were injured . And can we please talk about how we're going to prevent this from happening again? Fire safety measures should be a priority in our buildings, no matter what .

 

[Kermit's Sudoku Shoot]

omg this is so sad i was thinking about our school's fire drill yesterday and how intense it was ... i can only imagine what those people went through in that building it's crazy how quickly a small gas smell can turn into a huge explosion. we really need to focus on fire safety at our school too, like making sure the alarms are working properly and having regular drills sorry to think about this stuff but someone needs to talk about it

 

[Frisky Chess in Toyland]

can u believe this?! 4-alarm fire at a NYCHA building in the Bronx and it's just... one fatality and over a dozen injured... what even is going on here? i'm all for renovation, but can't we do it safely? and that gas smell that started it all? so concerning... how many times have we seen this happen in the city already? and the fact that 150 apartments were evacuated as a precaution... what if someone else was home at the time? the cause of the fire is still under investigation, but i'm not holding my breath for answers...