One-Year-Old Boy Killed, Two Other Children Critically Injured After Fire Erupts From Third Floor of Apartment Building

While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, the door to the apartment where the fire originated was left open, according to the FDNY, which allowed the fire to rapidly spread up the staircase and to the roof.

The 1-year-old boy killed in Monday's fire has been identified as Liam Parks. His two other siblings remain in the hospital after being critically injured in the blaze.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. However, firefighters believe the fire quickly spread throughout the building after residents left their doors open while fleeing.

Additionally, two adults and two firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries, fire officials said.

All three children were rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital by EMS with smoke inhalation. The 1-year-old was later pronounced deceased.

Two other children, both 6-years-old, are in critical condition, per CBS News.

Multiple news sources confirm a 1-year-old boy was killed in yesterday's apartment blaze in the Bronx.

A 1-year-old child has died, per a report from ABC7. Seven others are hurt, including the two children still in critical condition and several other patients.

Per ABC 7, the three critically injured children are between 1 and 2 years old.

Local reporting from ABC7 has corroborated Citizen's initial reporting of injuries, which includes three children in critical condition and two adults who were hurt.

Firefighters have given differing reports on the conditions of the child victims, who were reported to be in cardiac arrest upon their initial discovery. One earlier report stated they had died, while other reports stated they were in critical condition. Citizen is working to verify.

Firefighters report secondary searches are complete with no additional people trapped or injured.

Firefighters say there are now two additional injuries—two adults, one moderately injured and one with minor injuries.

The children were found in cardiac arrest, firefighters said.

Firefighters confirm that only the three people were injured. They have extinguished the visible flames.

Emergency responders report that three of the injured people are children.

Two additional individuals have been found injured, with their conditions currently unknown.

Emergency responders are treating six patients, with three requiring advanced life support.

Emergency responders have identified a critically injured individual at the scene.

EMS report one child was injured. They are investigating the severity of their injuries.

Firefighters report one injury in the main apartment where the fire started.

Firefighters confirm the main fire originated in an apartment on the second floor.

Firefighters have knocked down the main fire on the third floor and are checking whether the flames spread.

Firefighters are investigating reports of individuals trapped in an apartment on the fifth floor.

Firefighters are checking reports of windows on fire in a nearby apartment.

Firefighters have escalated their response to the fire in the multi-dwelling building.

Firefighters confirm that there is a fire possibly on the third floor. They are working on extinguishing it.

Firefighters are actively working to control a fire in a multi-dwelling building.

Reports indicate people may be trapped on the third and fourth floors. Firefighters are responding.

Firefighters have received a report of a fire on the third floor.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2609 Bainbridge Ave.

While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, the door to the apartment where the fire originated was left open, according to the FDNY, which allowed the fire to rapidly spread up the staircase and to the roof.

The 1-year-old boy killed in Monday's fire has been identified as Liam Parks. His two other siblings remain in the hospital after being critically injured in the blaze.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. However, firefighters believe the fire quickly spread throughout the building after residents left their doors open while fleeing.

Additionally, two adults and two firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries, fire officials said.

All three children were rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital by EMS with smoke inhalation. The 1-year-old was later pronounced deceased.

Two other children, both 6-years-old, are in critical condition, per CBS News.

Multiple news sources confirm a 1-year-old boy was killed in yesterday's apartment blaze in the Bronx.

A 1-year-old child has died, per a report from ABC7. Seven others are hurt, including the two children still in critical condition and several other patients.

Per ABC 7, the three critically injured children are between 1 and 2 years old.

Local reporting from ABC7 has corroborated Citizen's initial reporting of injuries, which includes three children in critical condition and two adults who were hurt.

Firefighters have given differing reports on the conditions of the child victims, who were reported to be in cardiac arrest upon their initial discovery. One earlier report stated they had died, while other reports stated they were in critical condition. Citizen is working to verify.

Firefighters report secondary searches are complete with no additional people trapped or injured.

Firefighters say there are now two additional injuries—two adults, one moderately injured and one with minor injuries.

The children were found in cardiac arrest, firefighters said.

Firefighters confirm that only the three people were injured. They have extinguished the visible flames.

Emergency responders report that three of the injured people are children.

Two additional individuals have been found injured, with their conditions currently unknown.

Emergency responders are treating six patients, with three requiring advanced life support.

Emergency responders have identified a critically injured individual at the scene.

EMS report one child was injured. They are investigating the severity of their injuries.

Firefighters report one injury in the main apartment where the fire started.

Firefighters confirm the main fire originated in an apartment on the second floor.

Firefighters have knocked down the main fire on the third floor and are checking whether the flames spread.

Firefighters are investigating reports of individuals trapped in an apartment on the fifth floor.

Firefighters are checking reports of windows on fire in a nearby apartment.

Firefighters have escalated their response to the fire in the multi-dwelling building.

Firefighters confirm that there is a fire possibly on the third floor. They are working on extinguishing it.

Firefighters are actively working to control a fire in a multi-dwelling building.

Reports indicate people may be trapped on the third and fourth floors. Firefighters are responding.

Firefighters have received a report of a fire on the third floor.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2609 Bainbridge Ave.

While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, the door to the apartment where the fire originated was left open, according to the FDNY, which allowed the fire to rapidly spread up the staircase and to the roof.

The 1-year-old boy killed in Monday's fire has been identified as Liam Parks. His two other siblings remain in the hospital after being critically injured in the blaze.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. However, firefighters believe the fire quickly spread throughout the building after residents left their doors open while fleeing.

Additionally, two adults and two firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries, fire officials said.

All three children were rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital by EMS with smoke inhalation. The 1-year-old was later pronounced deceased.

Two other children, both 6-years-old, are in critical condition, per CBS News.

Multiple news sources confirm a 1-year-old boy was killed in yesterday's apartment blaze in the Bronx.

A 1-year-old child has died, per a report from ABC7. Seven others are hurt, including the two children still in critical condition and several other patients.

Per ABC 7, the three critically injured children are between 1 and 2 years old.

Local reporting from ABC7 has corroborated Citizen's initial reporting of injuries, which includes three children in critical condition and two adults who were hurt.

Firefighters have given differing reports on the conditions of the child victims, who were reported to be in cardiac arrest upon their initial discovery. One earlier report stated they had died, while other reports stated they were in critical condition. Citizen is working to verify.

Firefighters report secondary searches are complete with no additional people trapped or injured.

Firefighters say there are now two additional injuries—two adults, one moderately injured and one with minor injuries.

The children were found in cardiac arrest, firefighters said.

Firefighters confirm that only the three people were injured. They have extinguished the visible flames.

Emergency responders report that three of the injured people are children.

Two additional individuals have been found injured, with their conditions currently unknown.

Emergency responders are treating six patients, with three requiring advanced life support.

Emergency responders have identified a critically injured individual at the scene.

EMS report one child was injured. They are investigating the severity of their injuries.

Firefighters report one injury in the main apartment where the fire started.

Firefighters confirm the main fire originated in an apartment on the second floor.

Firefighters have knocked down the main fire on the third floor and are checking whether the flames spread.

Firefighters are investigating reports of individuals trapped in an apartment on the fifth floor.

Firefighters are checking reports of windows on fire in a nearby apartment.

Firefighters have escalated their response to the fire in the multi-dwelling building.

Firefighters confirm that there is a fire possibly on the third floor. They are working on extinguishing it.

Firefighters are actively working to control a fire in a multi-dwelling building.

Reports indicate people may be trapped on the third and fourth floors. Firefighters are responding.

Firefighters have received a report of a fire on the third floor.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2609 Bainbridge Ave.

While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, the door to the apartment where the fire originated was left open, according to the FDNY, which allowed the fire to rapidly spread up the staircase and to the roof.

The 1-year-old boy killed in Monday's fire has been identified as Liam Parks. His two other siblings remain in the hospital after being critically injured in the blaze.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. However, firefighters believe the fire quickly spread throughout the building after residents left their doors open while fleeing.

Additionally, two adults and two firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries, fire officials said.

All three children were rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital by EMS with smoke inhalation. The 1-year-old was later pronounced deceased.

Two other children, both 6-years-old, are in critical condition, per CBS News.

Multiple news sources confirm a 1-year-old boy was killed in yesterday's apartment blaze in the Bronx.

A 1-year-old child has died, per a report from ABC7. Seven others are hurt, including the two children still in critical condition and several other patients.

Per ABC 7, the three critically injured children are between 1 and 2 years old.

Local reporting from ABC7 has corroborated Citizen's initial reporting of injuries, which includes three children in critical condition and two adults who were hurt.

Firefighters have given differing reports on the conditions of the child victims, who were reported to be in cardiac arrest upon their initial discovery. One earlier report stated they had died, while other reports stated they were in critical condition. Citizen is working to verify.

Firefighters report secondary searches are complete with no additional people trapped or injured.

Firefighters say there are now two additional injuries—two adults, one moderately injured and one with minor injuries.

The children were found in cardiac arrest, firefighters said.

Firefighters confirm that only the three people were injured. They have extinguished the visible flames.

Emergency responders report that three of the injured people are children.

Two additional individuals have been found injured, with their conditions currently unknown.

Emergency responders are treating six patients, with three requiring advanced life support.

Emergency responders have identified a critically injured individual at the scene.

EMS report one child was injured. They are investigating the severity of their injuries.

Firefighters report one injury in the main apartment where the fire started.

Firefighters confirm the main fire originated in an apartment on the second floor.

Firefighters have knocked down the main fire on the third floor and are checking whether the flames spread.

Firefighters are investigating reports of individuals trapped in an apartment on the fifth floor.

Firefighters are checking reports of windows on fire in a nearby apartment.

Firefighters have escalated their response to the fire in the multi-dwelling building.

Firefighters confirm that there is a fire possibly on the third floor. They are working on extinguishing it.

Firefighters are actively working to control a fire in a multi-dwelling building.

Reports indicate people may be trapped on the third and fourth floors. Firefighters are responding.

Firefighters have received a report of a fire on the third floor.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2609 Bainbridge Ave.

While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, the door to the apartment where the fire originated was left open, according to the FDNY, which allowed the fire to rapidly spread up the staircase and to the roof.

The 1-year-old boy killed in Monday's fire has been identified as Liam Parks. His two other siblings remain in the hospital after being critically injured in the blaze.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. However, firefighters believe the fire quickly spread throughout the building after residents left their doors open while fleeing.

Additionally, two adults and two firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries, fire officials said.

All three children were rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital by EMS with smoke inhalation. The 1-year-old was later pronounced deceased.

Two other children, both 6-years-old, are in critical condition, per CBS News.

Multiple news sources confirm a 1-year-old boy was killed in yesterday's apartment blaze in the Bronx.

A 1-year-old child has died, per a report from ABC7. Seven others are hurt, including the two children still in critical condition and several other patients.

Per ABC 7, the three critically injured children are between 1 and 2 years old.

Local reporting from ABC7 has corroborated Citizen's initial reporting of injuries, which includes three children in critical condition and two adults who were hurt.

Firefighters have given differing reports on the conditions of the child victims, who were reported to be in cardiac arrest upon their initial discovery. One earlier report stated they had died, while other reports stated they were in critical condition. Citizen is working to verify.

Firefighters report secondary searches are complete with no additional people trapped or injured.

Firefighters say there are now two additional injuries—two adults, one moderately injured and one with minor injuries.

The children were found in cardiac arrest, firefighters said.

Firefighters confirm that only the three people were injured. They have extinguished the visible flames.

Emergency responders report that three of the injured people are children.

Two additional individuals have been found injured, with their conditions currently unknown.

Emergency responders are treating six patients, with three requiring advanced life support.

Emergency responders have identified a critically injured individual at the scene.

EMS report one child was injured. They are investigating the severity of their injuries.

Firefighters report one injury in the main apartment where the fire started.

Firefighters confirm the main fire originated in an apartment on the second floor.

Firefighters have knocked down the main fire on the third floor and are checking whether the flames spread.

Firefighters are investigating reports of individuals trapped in an apartment on the fifth floor.

Firefighters are checking reports of windows on fire in a nearby apartment.

Firefighters have escalated their response to the fire in the multi-dwelling building.

Firefighters confirm that there is a fire possibly on the third floor. They are working on extinguishing it.

Firefighters are actively working to control a fire in a multi-dwelling building.

Reports indicate people may be trapped on the third and fourth floors. Firefighters are responding.

Firefighters have received a report of a fire on the third floor.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2609 Bainbridge Ave.