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One Resident, Three Firefighters Injured in 4-Alarm Fire in Apartment Building

4055 Carpenter Ave, Williamsbridge, Bronx

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Anyone who has not yet connected with the Red Cross can call 877-RED-CROSS (option 1) for assistance.

Department of Building inspectors found extensive structural damage due to the fire, including a partially collapsed roof and unstable interior walls. Therefore, all of the building's tenants have been ordered to vacate. The Red Cross is assisting 54 displaced residents.

Two additional firefighters suffered injuries in last night's fire, according to reports.

One civilian and one firefighter both suffered serious injuries.

The fire has been fully extinguished and placed under control, FDNY personnel report.

FDNY personnel report that the fire will likely be fully extinguished with the current resources on hand.

CORRECTION: FDNY personnel are still extinguishing pockets of fire in the building.

Firefighters have completed their search of the top floor, and did not find any more injured people. One Injury has been reported thus far.

Firefighters have reported one injury at the scene. Additional units have also been requested.

First responders advise that they have stretched six hoses, five of which are active.

Police are securing the area. They will not be allowing vehicles or pedestrians on Bronx Boulevard between E 228th St and E 229th St.

First responders advise that the fire has spread through to other parts of the building from inside the walls.

First responders have reclassified this as a four-alarm fire.

Firefighters have declared a third alarm.

First responders have reclassified this as a two-alarm fire.

First responders confirm finding fire in an apartment.

First responders received a 911 report of a fire in an apartment.

Incident reported at 4055 Carpenter Ave.

Anyone who has not yet connected with the Red Cross can call 877-RED-CROSS (option 1) for assistance.

Department of Building inspectors found extensive structural damage due to the fire, including a partially collapsed roof and unstable interior walls. Therefore, all of the building's tenants have been ordered to vacate. The Red Cross is assisting 54 displaced residents.

Two additional firefighters suffered injuries in last night's fire, according to reports.

One civilian and one firefighter both suffered serious injuries.

The fire has been fully extinguished and placed under control, FDNY personnel report.

FDNY personnel report that the fire will likely be fully extinguished with the current resources on hand.

CORRECTION: FDNY personnel are still extinguishing pockets of fire in the building.

Firefighters have completed their search of the top floor, and did not find any more injured people. One Injury has been reported thus far.

Firefighters have reported one injury at the scene. Additional units have also been requested.

First responders advise that they have stretched six hoses, five of which are active.

Police are securing the area. They will not be allowing vehicles or pedestrians on Bronx Boulevard between E 228th St and E 229th St.

First responders advise that the fire has spread through to other parts of the building from inside the walls.

First responders have reclassified this as a four-alarm fire.

Firefighters have declared a third alarm.

First responders have reclassified this as a two-alarm fire.

First responders confirm finding fire in an apartment.

First responders received a 911 report of a fire in an apartment.

Incident reported at 4055 Carpenter Ave.

Anyone who has not yet connected with the Red Cross can call 877-RED-CROSS (option 1) for assistance.

Department of Building inspectors found extensive structural damage due to the fire, including a partially collapsed roof and unstable interior walls. Therefore, all of the building's tenants have been ordered to vacate. The Red Cross is assisting 54 displaced residents.

Two additional firefighters suffered injuries in last night's fire, according to reports.

One civilian and one firefighter both suffered serious injuries.

The fire has been fully extinguished and placed under control, FDNY personnel report.

FDNY personnel report that the fire will likely be fully extinguished with the current resources on hand.

CORRECTION: FDNY personnel are still extinguishing pockets of fire in the building.

Firefighters have completed their search of the top floor, and did not find any more injured people. One Injury has been reported thus far.

Firefighters have reported one injury at the scene. Additional units have also been requested.

First responders advise that they have stretched six hoses, five of which are active.

Police are securing the area. They will not be allowing vehicles or pedestrians on Bronx Boulevard between E 228th St and E 229th St.

First responders advise that the fire has spread through to other parts of the building from inside the walls.

First responders have reclassified this as a four-alarm fire.

Firefighters have declared a third alarm.

First responders have reclassified this as a two-alarm fire.

First responders confirm finding fire in an apartment.

First responders received a 911 report of a fire in an apartment.

Incident reported at 4055 Carpenter Ave.

Anyone who has not yet connected with the Red Cross can call 877-RED-CROSS (option 1) for assistance.

Department of Building inspectors found extensive structural damage due to the fire, including a partially collapsed roof and unstable interior walls. Therefore, all of the building's tenants have been ordered to vacate. The Red Cross is assisting 54 displaced residents.

Two additional firefighters suffered injuries in last night's fire, according to reports.

One civilian and one firefighter both suffered serious injuries.

The fire has been fully extinguished and placed under control, FDNY personnel report.

FDNY personnel report that the fire will likely be fully extinguished with the current resources on hand.

CORRECTION: FDNY personnel are still extinguishing pockets of fire in the building.

Firefighters have completed their search of the top floor, and did not find any more injured people. One Injury has been reported thus far.

Firefighters have reported one injury at the scene. Additional units have also been requested.

First responders advise that they have stretched six hoses, five of which are active.

Police are securing the area. They will not be allowing vehicles or pedestrians on Bronx Boulevard between E 228th St and E 229th St.

First responders advise that the fire has spread through to other parts of the building from inside the walls.

First responders have reclassified this as a four-alarm fire.

Firefighters have declared a third alarm.

First responders have reclassified this as a two-alarm fire.

First responders confirm finding fire in an apartment.

First responders received a 911 report of a fire in an apartment.

Incident reported at 4055 Carpenter Ave.

Anyone who has not yet connected with the Red Cross can call 877-RED-CROSS (option 1) for assistance.

Department of Building inspectors found extensive structural damage due to the fire, including a partially collapsed roof and unstable interior walls. Therefore, all of the building's tenants have been ordered to vacate. The Red Cross is assisting 54 displaced residents.

Two additional firefighters suffered injuries in last night's fire, according to reports.

One civilian and one firefighter both suffered serious injuries.

The fire has been fully extinguished and placed under control, FDNY personnel report.

FDNY personnel report that the fire will likely be fully extinguished with the current resources on hand.

CORRECTION: FDNY personnel are still extinguishing pockets of fire in the building.

Firefighters have completed their search of the top floor, and did not find any more injured people. One Injury has been reported thus far.

Firefighters have reported one injury at the scene. Additional units have also been requested.

First responders advise that they have stretched six hoses, five of which are active.

Police are securing the area. They will not be allowing vehicles or pedestrians on Bronx Boulevard between E 228th St and E 229th St.

First responders advise that the fire has spread through to other parts of the building from inside the walls.

First responders have reclassified this as a four-alarm fire.

Firefighters have declared a third alarm.

First responders have reclassified this as a two-alarm fire.

First responders confirm finding fire in an apartment.

First responders received a 911 report of a fire in an apartment.

Incident reported at 4055 Carpenter Ave.

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Comments30

Bobbie72Jan 26 at 6:06 PM

My son is a fire fighter there now please God keep him and all his fellow brothers safe! And civilians Please πŸ™πŸ»πŸ™πŸ»

sunshuneJan 26 at 11:54 PM

Sending prayers πŸ™

asam01Jan 26 at 5:49 PM

a whole life threatening fire and people still find a way to argue in the comment section πŸ’€

Chief_RaJan 27 at 9:27 AM

@aminasamuels5 humanity for you

Neighbor233942XXJan 26 at 5:49 PM

Is the Red Cross on the way? We gotta send in goods and get them shelter

Bobbie72Jan 26 at 6:56 PM

Thank you I’m a fire fighter mom.. praying for everyone’s safety including my son!

Bobbie72Jan 26 at 6:06 PM

My son is a fire fighter there now please God keep him and all his fellow brothers safe! And civilians Please πŸ™πŸ»πŸ™πŸ»

sunshuneJan 26 at 11:54 PM

Sending prayers πŸ™

asam01Jan 26 at 5:49 PM

a whole life threatening fire and people still find a way to argue in the comment section πŸ’€

Chief_RaJan 27 at 9:27 AM

@aminasamuels5 humanity for you

Neighbor233942XXJan 26 at 5:49 PM

Is the Red Cross on the way? We gotta send in goods and get them shelter

Bobbie72Jan 26 at 6:56 PM

Thank you I’m a fire fighter mom.. praying for everyone’s safety including my son!

Bobbie72Jan 26 at 6:06 PM

My son is a fire fighter there now please God keep him and all his fellow brothers safe! And civilians Please πŸ™πŸ»πŸ™πŸ»

sunshuneJan 26 at 11:54 PM

Sending prayers πŸ™

asam01Jan 26 at 5:49 PM

a whole life threatening fire and people still find a way to argue in the comment section πŸ’€

Chief_RaJan 27 at 9:27 AM

@aminasamuels5 humanity for you

Neighbor233942XXJan 26 at 5:49 PM

Is the Red Cross on the way? We gotta send in goods and get them shelter

Bobbie72Jan 26 at 6:56 PM

Thank you I’m a fire fighter mom.. praying for everyone’s safety including my son!

Bobbie72Jan 26 at 6:06 PM

My son is a fire fighter there now please God keep him and all his fellow brothers safe! And civilians Please πŸ™πŸ»πŸ™πŸ»

sunshuneJan 26 at 11:54 PM

Sending prayers πŸ™

asam01Jan 26 at 5:49 PM

a whole life threatening fire and people still find a way to argue in the comment section πŸ’€

Chief_RaJan 27 at 9:27 AM

@aminasamuels5 humanity for you

Neighbor233942XXJan 26 at 5:49 PM

Is the Red Cross on the way? We gotta send in goods and get them shelter

Bobbie72Jan 26 at 6:56 PM

Thank you I’m a fire fighter mom.. praying for everyone’s safety including my son!

Bobbie72Jan 26 at 6:06 PM

My son is a fire fighter there now please God keep him and all his fellow brothers safe! And civilians Please πŸ™πŸ»πŸ™πŸ»

sunshuneJan 26 at 11:54 PM

Sending prayers πŸ™

asam01Jan 26 at 5:49 PM

a whole life threatening fire and people still find a way to argue in the comment section πŸ’€

Chief_RaJan 27 at 9:27 AM

@aminasamuels5 humanity for you

Neighbor233942XXJan 26 at 5:49 PM

Is the Red Cross on the way? We gotta send in goods and get them shelter

Bobbie72Jan 26 at 6:56 PM

Thank you I’m a fire fighter mom.. praying for everyone’s safety including my son!

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