NEW YORK – A devastating 5-alarm fire destroyed several businesses in the Bronx early Wednesday morning.
The fire occurred around 3:30 am in 5 stores located in the area of 225 West y 231st Street, in the Kingsbridge area, which led to the mobilization of about 200 firefighters and about 44 trucks that tried to put it out with the help of drones and a helicopter. The flames are believed to have started in a store. delicatesses.
Assistant Fire Chief Tom Currao said they tried to stop the flames from the inside, but due to the magnitude of the fire they had to do it from the outside.
Hundreds of residents had to be evacuated during the fire and one person, who lives behind the businesses, was treated for smoke inhalation and minor injuries.
The cause of the accident is under investigation. No further details have been released.
2023-12-13 19:14:58
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