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Four Injured, Including Two Firefighters, in Six-Story Apartment Building Blaze

3433 Dekalb Ave, Norwood, Bronx

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Summary

  • Multiple FDNY units are operating at the scene of a large fire inside a six-story apartment building in the Bronx.
  • Units transmitted a "fourth alarm", requesting additional personnel and equipment to the scene.
  • Two civilians were hurt - one sustained serious injuries, while the other sustained minor injuries.
  • The public is asked to avoid the area as operations continue.

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Radio clips available.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
Need a comp in the Bronx. Check. That's going to be three stop signs that also had a one-way sign attached to them as well. They were cut at the base and they're just laying on the ground here, k. Alright, 10-4, I'll notify them. Great, thank you. 0827, dispatcher 494. 10-4.

Department of Transportation personnel were notified to repair stop signs damaged at the fire scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:21
Bronx to the fuel comp. Fuel comp, approximately how many stop signs were taken down at this point? They're getting back to me with that right now, K. Alright, 10-4.
Bronx FDNY · 0:29
O-com to the Bronx. O-com. Can you put a notification in to what Department of Traffic? There were a few stop signs at the fire scene that needed to be taken down, so they just needed a repair, K? Alright, 10-4.

Two firefighters sustained minor injuries; one was treated on scene, and the other transported to a hospital.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical branch director, 4929 with a progress report, number 4. Proceed. Medical branch director at Bronx, box number 4929 with a progress report. Fire operations are ongoing. Patient count is as follows. Two firefighters, both green tags. One is an RMA, one is transported to hospital 29. Two civilians, one ar-

Notify NYC has issued the following alert: "Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at Kossuth Avenue and Dekalb Avenue in The Bronx. Expect smoke, traffic delays, and a presence of emergency personnel and vehicles in the area. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene advises avoiding smoke exposure from structural fires by closing windows while indoors and reducing outdoor activity where smoke is present. People with heart or breathing conditions such as asthma may be more sensitive and should seek immediate medical attention if they experience a worsening of their condition, shortness of breath, or chest pains."

The fire has been upgraded to a "fourth alarm", requesting additional units and equipment to the scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:27
In the Bronx, a fourth alarm has been transmitted for box 4929, the address 3435 Peacab Avenue, Kossuth Avenue to East 208 Street, fire throughout a multiple dwelling. In the Bronx, a fourth alarm has been transmitted for box 4929, the address 3435 Peacab Avenue, Kossuth Avenue to East 208 Street, fire throughout a multiple dwelling.
FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical branch, 4929. Fire just upgraded to a fourth alarm fire. Do you wish to receive a compliment or you'll remain with what you have? I'm going to remain with what I have. 10-4, time now is 730, dispatcher 820. Car 5 Charlie, I'm going to start out with a fourth alarm on contact, the medical branch director on the cell phone.

Additionally, five hose lines are in use and units are beginning to pull down ceilings and walls to check for fire spread.

Firefighters report the fire is on the top floor with extension to the "cockloft", the space between the attic and the rooftop. Firefighters also confirm this is a six-story apartment building.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
between Kasutha Avenue and East 208th Street. Fire, top floor, with extension to the cockles, heavy fire in the same way. A six-story, 100 by 150 glass tree, multiple dwellings, inside, position 7, active deputy chief's on report. Five-line stretch, five-line enumeration, truck companies are going to open up, pulling ceiling, roof, fire darkening down, going to remain down, 4k. Fire, top floor, with extension to the cockles.

EMS units report two civilians injured - one seriously.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
4929 citywide, progress report. Received. Fire operations still have no impotential, still going to remain high in growth. We have a total patient count now of two, one orange tag civilian and one green tag civilian. They'll be handled by C15, 20 Charlie, and 27 Eddie. And we'll continue to hold with the now. 701 hours.

Firefighters are using additional lines and equipment to combat the heavy fire in the apartment building's C-wing.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
Duration, stretching two additional lines. We're in the process of putting one cock-off nozzle into operation. We still have heavy fire in the cock-off in the C-wing. We have one trench cut, not pulled. Still doubtful. 10-4, time of that report, 0633 hours. Duration of the incident is 4444 minutes. 7, 10-4.

Two additional fire trucks have been requested to assist at the apartment building fire.

Bronx FDNY · 0:20
Division 7 to the box. Division 7, go. Division 7 to the box, box 4929. At this time, requesting two additional trucks. 10-4, Division 7, stand by for the identity.

Radio clips available.

Queens FDNY · 0:14
35 DeKalb Avenue between Kasuf Avenue and East 208 Street for fire in the multiple dwelling. Time now is 0623 hours. Dispatcher 482.

A third alarm has been called as firefighters continue battling heavy fire in the apartment building.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
Division 7 to the Bronx. Division 7. Division 7 to the Bronx, box 4929. At this time, conditions are unchanged. We have two lines stretched, two lines in operation, stretching a third line, cock-off nozzle. We have heavy fire in the cock-off. At this time, per acting Division Chief Norton, transmit a full third alarm. 10-4. 10-4.

A second alarm has been called, and firefighting operations are ongoing at the apartment building.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Medic branch 4929 Citywide. Received. All the operations are ongoing, safety as well as civilian. Received the second alarm coming. Stadium's going to be Main, Gunhill and DeKalb for now, either way on Gunhill. I got P15 with, 19 with Main. Anybody else 84? Affirmative, you got O3 David, Charlie 578. 1.

A Citizen user shows smoke billowing from the roof of an apartment building as firefighters work with a ladder extended toward the roof.

Citizen user video shows firefighters arriving on scene as heavy smoke billows in the area.

Firefighters have received a report of smoke in the area.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
Bronx phone alarm box 4929, the address 43, correction, 3433 DeKalb Avenue, Kossuth Avenue to East 208 Street. Spoke across from the address. Bronx phone alarm box 4929, the address 3433 DeKalb Avenue, Kossuth Avenue to East 208 Street. Spoke from across. Box 148.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3433 Dekalb Ave.

Radio clips available.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
Need a comp in the Bronx. Check. That's going to be three stop signs that also had a one-way sign attached to them as well. They were cut at the base and they're just laying on the ground here, k. Alright, 10-4, I'll notify them. Great, thank you. 0827, dispatcher 494. 10-4.

Department of Transportation personnel were notified to repair stop signs damaged at the fire scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:21
Bronx to the fuel comp. Fuel comp, approximately how many stop signs were taken down at this point? They're getting back to me with that right now, K. Alright, 10-4.
Bronx FDNY · 0:29
O-com to the Bronx. O-com. Can you put a notification in to what Department of Traffic? There were a few stop signs at the fire scene that needed to be taken down, so they just needed a repair, K? Alright, 10-4.

Two firefighters sustained minor injuries; one was treated on scene, and the other transported to a hospital.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical branch director, 4929 with a progress report, number 4. Proceed. Medical branch director at Bronx, box number 4929 with a progress report. Fire operations are ongoing. Patient count is as follows. Two firefighters, both green tags. One is an RMA, one is transported to hospital 29. Two civilians, one ar-

Notify NYC has issued the following alert: "Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at Kossuth Avenue and Dekalb Avenue in The Bronx. Expect smoke, traffic delays, and a presence of emergency personnel and vehicles in the area. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene advises avoiding smoke exposure from structural fires by closing windows while indoors and reducing outdoor activity where smoke is present. People with heart or breathing conditions such as asthma may be more sensitive and should seek immediate medical attention if they experience a worsening of their condition, shortness of breath, or chest pains."

The fire has been upgraded to a "fourth alarm", requesting additional units and equipment to the scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:27
In the Bronx, a fourth alarm has been transmitted for box 4929, the address 3435 Peacab Avenue, Kossuth Avenue to East 208 Street, fire throughout a multiple dwelling. In the Bronx, a fourth alarm has been transmitted for box 4929, the address 3435 Peacab Avenue, Kossuth Avenue to East 208 Street, fire throughout a multiple dwelling.
FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical branch, 4929. Fire just upgraded to a fourth alarm fire. Do you wish to receive a compliment or you'll remain with what you have? I'm going to remain with what I have. 10-4, time now is 730, dispatcher 820. Car 5 Charlie, I'm going to start out with a fourth alarm on contact, the medical branch director on the cell phone.

Additionally, five hose lines are in use and units are beginning to pull down ceilings and walls to check for fire spread.

Firefighters report the fire is on the top floor with extension to the "cockloft", the space between the attic and the rooftop. Firefighters also confirm this is a six-story apartment building.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
between Kasutha Avenue and East 208th Street. Fire, top floor, with extension to the cockles, heavy fire in the same way. A six-story, 100 by 150 glass tree, multiple dwellings, inside, position 7, active deputy chief's on report. Five-line stretch, five-line enumeration, truck companies are going to open up, pulling ceiling, roof, fire darkening down, going to remain down, 4k. Fire, top floor, with extension to the cockles.

EMS units report two civilians injured - one seriously.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
4929 citywide, progress report. Received. Fire operations still have no impotential, still going to remain high in growth. We have a total patient count now of two, one orange tag civilian and one green tag civilian. They'll be handled by C15, 20 Charlie, and 27 Eddie. And we'll continue to hold with the now. 701 hours.

Firefighters are using additional lines and equipment to combat the heavy fire in the apartment building's C-wing.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
Duration, stretching two additional lines. We're in the process of putting one cock-off nozzle into operation. We still have heavy fire in the cock-off in the C-wing. We have one trench cut, not pulled. Still doubtful. 10-4, time of that report, 0633 hours. Duration of the incident is 4444 minutes. 7, 10-4.

Two additional fire trucks have been requested to assist at the apartment building fire.

Bronx FDNY · 0:20
Division 7 to the box. Division 7, go. Division 7 to the box, box 4929. At this time, requesting two additional trucks. 10-4, Division 7, stand by for the identity.

Radio clips available.

Queens FDNY · 0:14
35 DeKalb Avenue between Kasuf Avenue and East 208 Street for fire in the multiple dwelling. Time now is 0623 hours. Dispatcher 482.

A third alarm has been called as firefighters continue battling heavy fire in the apartment building.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
Division 7 to the Bronx. Division 7. Division 7 to the Bronx, box 4929. At this time, conditions are unchanged. We have two lines stretched, two lines in operation, stretching a third line, cock-off nozzle. We have heavy fire in the cock-off. At this time, per acting Division Chief Norton, transmit a full third alarm. 10-4. 10-4.

A second alarm has been called, and firefighting operations are ongoing at the apartment building.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Medic branch 4929 Citywide. Received. All the operations are ongoing, safety as well as civilian. Received the second alarm coming. Stadium's going to be Main, Gunhill and DeKalb for now, either way on Gunhill. I got P15 with, 19 with Main. Anybody else 84? Affirmative, you got O3 David, Charlie 578. 1.

A Citizen user shows smoke billowing from the roof of an apartment building as firefighters work with a ladder extended toward the roof.

Citizen user video shows firefighters arriving on scene as heavy smoke billows in the area.

Firefighters have received a report of smoke in the area.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
Bronx phone alarm box 4929, the address 43, correction, 3433 DeKalb Avenue, Kossuth Avenue to East 208 Street. Spoke across from the address. Bronx phone alarm box 4929, the address 3433 DeKalb Avenue, Kossuth Avenue to East 208 Street. Spoke from across. Box 148.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3433 Dekalb Ave.

Radio clips available.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
Need a comp in the Bronx. Check. That's going to be three stop signs that also had a one-way sign attached to them as well. They were cut at the base and they're just laying on the ground here, k. Alright, 10-4, I'll notify them. Great, thank you. 0827, dispatcher 494. 10-4.

Department of Transportation personnel were notified to repair stop signs damaged at the fire scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:21
Bronx to the fuel comp. Fuel comp, approximately how many stop signs were taken down at this point? They're getting back to me with that right now, K. Alright, 10-4.
Bronx FDNY · 0:29
O-com to the Bronx. O-com. Can you put a notification in to what Department of Traffic? There were a few stop signs at the fire scene that needed to be taken down, so they just needed a repair, K? Alright, 10-4.

Two firefighters sustained minor injuries; one was treated on scene, and the other transported to a hospital.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical branch director, 4929 with a progress report, number 4. Proceed. Medical branch director at Bronx, box number 4929 with a progress report. Fire operations are ongoing. Patient count is as follows. Two firefighters, both green tags. One is an RMA, one is transported to hospital 29. Two civilians, one ar-

Notify NYC has issued the following alert: "Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at Kossuth Avenue and Dekalb Avenue in The Bronx. Expect smoke, traffic delays, and a presence of emergency personnel and vehicles in the area. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene advises avoiding smoke exposure from structural fires by closing windows while indoors and reducing outdoor activity where smoke is present. People with heart or breathing conditions such as asthma may be more sensitive and should seek immediate medical attention if they experience a worsening of their condition, shortness of breath, or chest pains."

The fire has been upgraded to a "fourth alarm", requesting additional units and equipment to the scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:27
In the Bronx, a fourth alarm has been transmitted for box 4929, the address 3435 Peacab Avenue, Kossuth Avenue to East 208 Street, fire throughout a multiple dwelling. In the Bronx, a fourth alarm has been transmitted for box 4929, the address 3435 Peacab Avenue, Kossuth Avenue to East 208 Street, fire throughout a multiple dwelling.
FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical branch, 4929. Fire just upgraded to a fourth alarm fire. Do you wish to receive a compliment or you'll remain with what you have? I'm going to remain with what I have. 10-4, time now is 730, dispatcher 820. Car 5 Charlie, I'm going to start out with a fourth alarm on contact, the medical branch director on the cell phone.

Additionally, five hose lines are in use and units are beginning to pull down ceilings and walls to check for fire spread.

Firefighters report the fire is on the top floor with extension to the "cockloft", the space between the attic and the rooftop. Firefighters also confirm this is a six-story apartment building.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
between Kasutha Avenue and East 208th Street. Fire, top floor, with extension to the cockles, heavy fire in the same way. A six-story, 100 by 150 glass tree, multiple dwellings, inside, position 7, active deputy chief's on report. Five-line stretch, five-line enumeration, truck companies are going to open up, pulling ceiling, roof, fire darkening down, going to remain down, 4k. Fire, top floor, with extension to the cockles.

EMS units report two civilians injured - one seriously.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
4929 citywide, progress report. Received. Fire operations still have no impotential, still going to remain high in growth. We have a total patient count now of two, one orange tag civilian and one green tag civilian. They'll be handled by C15, 20 Charlie, and 27 Eddie. And we'll continue to hold with the now. 701 hours.

Firefighters are using additional lines and equipment to combat the heavy fire in the apartment building's C-wing.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
Duration, stretching two additional lines. We're in the process of putting one cock-off nozzle into operation. We still have heavy fire in the cock-off in the C-wing. We have one trench cut, not pulled. Still doubtful. 10-4, time of that report, 0633 hours. Duration of the incident is 4444 minutes. 7, 10-4.

Two additional fire trucks have been requested to assist at the apartment building fire.

Bronx FDNY · 0:20
Division 7 to the box. Division 7, go. Division 7 to the box, box 4929. At this time, requesting two additional trucks. 10-4, Division 7, stand by for the identity.

Radio clips available.

Queens FDNY · 0:14
35 DeKalb Avenue between Kasuf Avenue and East 208 Street for fire in the multiple dwelling. Time now is 0623 hours. Dispatcher 482.

A third alarm has been called as firefighters continue battling heavy fire in the apartment building.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
Division 7 to the Bronx. Division 7. Division 7 to the Bronx, box 4929. At this time, conditions are unchanged. We have two lines stretched, two lines in operation, stretching a third line, cock-off nozzle. We have heavy fire in the cock-off. At this time, per acting Division Chief Norton, transmit a full third alarm. 10-4. 10-4.

A second alarm has been called, and firefighting operations are ongoing at the apartment building.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Medic branch 4929 Citywide. Received. All the operations are ongoing, safety as well as civilian. Received the second alarm coming. Stadium's going to be Main, Gunhill and DeKalb for now, either way on Gunhill. I got P15 with, 19 with Main. Anybody else 84? Affirmative, you got O3 David, Charlie 578. 1.

A Citizen user shows smoke billowing from the roof of an apartment building as firefighters work with a ladder extended toward the roof.

Citizen user video shows firefighters arriving on scene as heavy smoke billows in the area.

Firefighters have received a report of smoke in the area.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
Bronx phone alarm box 4929, the address 43, correction, 3433 DeKalb Avenue, Kossuth Avenue to East 208 Street. Spoke across from the address. Bronx phone alarm box 4929, the address 3433 DeKalb Avenue, Kossuth Avenue to East 208 Street. Spoke from across. Box 148.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3433 Dekalb Ave.

Radio clips available.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
Need a comp in the Bronx. Check. That's going to be three stop signs that also had a one-way sign attached to them as well. They were cut at the base and they're just laying on the ground here, k. Alright, 10-4, I'll notify them. Great, thank you. 0827, dispatcher 494. 10-4.

Department of Transportation personnel were notified to repair stop signs damaged at the fire scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:21
Bronx to the fuel comp. Fuel comp, approximately how many stop signs were taken down at this point? They're getting back to me with that right now, K. Alright, 10-4.
Bronx FDNY · 0:29
O-com to the Bronx. O-com. Can you put a notification in to what Department of Traffic? There were a few stop signs at the fire scene that needed to be taken down, so they just needed a repair, K? Alright, 10-4.

Two firefighters sustained minor injuries; one was treated on scene, and the other transported to a hospital.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical branch director, 4929 with a progress report, number 4. Proceed. Medical branch director at Bronx, box number 4929 with a progress report. Fire operations are ongoing. Patient count is as follows. Two firefighters, both green tags. One is an RMA, one is transported to hospital 29. Two civilians, one ar-

Notify NYC has issued the following alert: "Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at Kossuth Avenue and Dekalb Avenue in The Bronx. Expect smoke, traffic delays, and a presence of emergency personnel and vehicles in the area. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene advises avoiding smoke exposure from structural fires by closing windows while indoors and reducing outdoor activity where smoke is present. People with heart or breathing conditions such as asthma may be more sensitive and should seek immediate medical attention if they experience a worsening of their condition, shortness of breath, or chest pains."

The fire has been upgraded to a "fourth alarm", requesting additional units and equipment to the scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:27
In the Bronx, a fourth alarm has been transmitted for box 4929, the address 3435 Peacab Avenue, Kossuth Avenue to East 208 Street, fire throughout a multiple dwelling. In the Bronx, a fourth alarm has been transmitted for box 4929, the address 3435 Peacab Avenue, Kossuth Avenue to East 208 Street, fire throughout a multiple dwelling.
FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical branch, 4929. Fire just upgraded to a fourth alarm fire. Do you wish to receive a compliment or you'll remain with what you have? I'm going to remain with what I have. 10-4, time now is 730, dispatcher 820. Car 5 Charlie, I'm going to start out with a fourth alarm on contact, the medical branch director on the cell phone.

Additionally, five hose lines are in use and units are beginning to pull down ceilings and walls to check for fire spread.

Firefighters report the fire is on the top floor with extension to the "cockloft", the space between the attic and the rooftop. Firefighters also confirm this is a six-story apartment building.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
between Kasutha Avenue and East 208th Street. Fire, top floor, with extension to the cockles, heavy fire in the same way. A six-story, 100 by 150 glass tree, multiple dwellings, inside, position 7, active deputy chief's on report. Five-line stretch, five-line enumeration, truck companies are going to open up, pulling ceiling, roof, fire darkening down, going to remain down, 4k. Fire, top floor, with extension to the cockles.

EMS units report two civilians injured - one seriously.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
4929 citywide, progress report. Received. Fire operations still have no impotential, still going to remain high in growth. We have a total patient count now of two, one orange tag civilian and one green tag civilian. They'll be handled by C15, 20 Charlie, and 27 Eddie. And we'll continue to hold with the now. 701 hours.

Firefighters are using additional lines and equipment to combat the heavy fire in the apartment building's C-wing.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
Duration, stretching two additional lines. We're in the process of putting one cock-off nozzle into operation. We still have heavy fire in the cock-off in the C-wing. We have one trench cut, not pulled. Still doubtful. 10-4, time of that report, 0633 hours. Duration of the incident is 4444 minutes. 7, 10-4.

Two additional fire trucks have been requested to assist at the apartment building fire.

Bronx FDNY · 0:20
Division 7 to the box. Division 7, go. Division 7 to the box, box 4929. At this time, requesting two additional trucks. 10-4, Division 7, stand by for the identity.

Radio clips available.

Queens FDNY · 0:14
35 DeKalb Avenue between Kasuf Avenue and East 208 Street for fire in the multiple dwelling. Time now is 0623 hours. Dispatcher 482.

A third alarm has been called as firefighters continue battling heavy fire in the apartment building.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
Division 7 to the Bronx. Division 7. Division 7 to the Bronx, box 4929. At this time, conditions are unchanged. We have two lines stretched, two lines in operation, stretching a third line, cock-off nozzle. We have heavy fire in the cock-off. At this time, per acting Division Chief Norton, transmit a full third alarm. 10-4. 10-4.

A second alarm has been called, and firefighting operations are ongoing at the apartment building.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Medic branch 4929 Citywide. Received. All the operations are ongoing, safety as well as civilian. Received the second alarm coming. Stadium's going to be Main, Gunhill and DeKalb for now, either way on Gunhill. I got P15 with, 19 with Main. Anybody else 84? Affirmative, you got O3 David, Charlie 578. 1.

A Citizen user shows smoke billowing from the roof of an apartment building as firefighters work with a ladder extended toward the roof.

Citizen user video shows firefighters arriving on scene as heavy smoke billows in the area.

Firefighters have received a report of smoke in the area.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
Bronx phone alarm box 4929, the address 43, correction, 3433 DeKalb Avenue, Kossuth Avenue to East 208 Street. Spoke across from the address. Bronx phone alarm box 4929, the address 3433 DeKalb Avenue, Kossuth Avenue to East 208 Street. Spoke from across. Box 148.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3433 Dekalb Ave.

Radio clips available.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
Need a comp in the Bronx. Check. That's going to be three stop signs that also had a one-way sign attached to them as well. They were cut at the base and they're just laying on the ground here, k. Alright, 10-4, I'll notify them. Great, thank you. 0827, dispatcher 494. 10-4.

Department of Transportation personnel were notified to repair stop signs damaged at the fire scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:21
Bronx to the fuel comp. Fuel comp, approximately how many stop signs were taken down at this point? They're getting back to me with that right now, K. Alright, 10-4.
Bronx FDNY · 0:29
O-com to the Bronx. O-com. Can you put a notification in to what Department of Traffic? There were a few stop signs at the fire scene that needed to be taken down, so they just needed a repair, K? Alright, 10-4.

Two firefighters sustained minor injuries; one was treated on scene, and the other transported to a hospital.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical branch director, 4929 with a progress report, number 4. Proceed. Medical branch director at Bronx, box number 4929 with a progress report. Fire operations are ongoing. Patient count is as follows. Two firefighters, both green tags. One is an RMA, one is transported to hospital 29. Two civilians, one ar-

Notify NYC has issued the following alert: "Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at Kossuth Avenue and Dekalb Avenue in The Bronx. Expect smoke, traffic delays, and a presence of emergency personnel and vehicles in the area. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene advises avoiding smoke exposure from structural fires by closing windows while indoors and reducing outdoor activity where smoke is present. People with heart or breathing conditions such as asthma may be more sensitive and should seek immediate medical attention if they experience a worsening of their condition, shortness of breath, or chest pains."

The fire has been upgraded to a "fourth alarm", requesting additional units and equipment to the scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:27
In the Bronx, a fourth alarm has been transmitted for box 4929, the address 3435 Peacab Avenue, Kossuth Avenue to East 208 Street, fire throughout a multiple dwelling. In the Bronx, a fourth alarm has been transmitted for box 4929, the address 3435 Peacab Avenue, Kossuth Avenue to East 208 Street, fire throughout a multiple dwelling.
FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical branch, 4929. Fire just upgraded to a fourth alarm fire. Do you wish to receive a compliment or you'll remain with what you have? I'm going to remain with what I have. 10-4, time now is 730, dispatcher 820. Car 5 Charlie, I'm going to start out with a fourth alarm on contact, the medical branch director on the cell phone.

Additionally, five hose lines are in use and units are beginning to pull down ceilings and walls to check for fire spread.

Firefighters report the fire is on the top floor with extension to the "cockloft", the space between the attic and the rooftop. Firefighters also confirm this is a six-story apartment building.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
between Kasutha Avenue and East 208th Street. Fire, top floor, with extension to the cockles, heavy fire in the same way. A six-story, 100 by 150 glass tree, multiple dwellings, inside, position 7, active deputy chief's on report. Five-line stretch, five-line enumeration, truck companies are going to open up, pulling ceiling, roof, fire darkening down, going to remain down, 4k. Fire, top floor, with extension to the cockles.

EMS units report two civilians injured - one seriously.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
4929 citywide, progress report. Received. Fire operations still have no impotential, still going to remain high in growth. We have a total patient count now of two, one orange tag civilian and one green tag civilian. They'll be handled by C15, 20 Charlie, and 27 Eddie. And we'll continue to hold with the now. 701 hours.

Firefighters are using additional lines and equipment to combat the heavy fire in the apartment building's C-wing.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
Duration, stretching two additional lines. We're in the process of putting one cock-off nozzle into operation. We still have heavy fire in the cock-off in the C-wing. We have one trench cut, not pulled. Still doubtful. 10-4, time of that report, 0633 hours. Duration of the incident is 4444 minutes. 7, 10-4.

Two additional fire trucks have been requested to assist at the apartment building fire.

Bronx FDNY · 0:20
Division 7 to the box. Division 7, go. Division 7 to the box, box 4929. At this time, requesting two additional trucks. 10-4, Division 7, stand by for the identity.

Radio clips available.

Queens FDNY · 0:14
35 DeKalb Avenue between Kasuf Avenue and East 208 Street for fire in the multiple dwelling. Time now is 0623 hours. Dispatcher 482.

A third alarm has been called as firefighters continue battling heavy fire in the apartment building.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
Division 7 to the Bronx. Division 7. Division 7 to the Bronx, box 4929. At this time, conditions are unchanged. We have two lines stretched, two lines in operation, stretching a third line, cock-off nozzle. We have heavy fire in the cock-off. At this time, per acting Division Chief Norton, transmit a full third alarm. 10-4. 10-4.

A second alarm has been called, and firefighting operations are ongoing at the apartment building.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Medic branch 4929 Citywide. Received. All the operations are ongoing, safety as well as civilian. Received the second alarm coming. Stadium's going to be Main, Gunhill and DeKalb for now, either way on Gunhill. I got P15 with, 19 with Main. Anybody else 84? Affirmative, you got O3 David, Charlie 578. 1.

A Citizen user shows smoke billowing from the roof of an apartment building as firefighters work with a ladder extended toward the roof.

Citizen user video shows firefighters arriving on scene as heavy smoke billows in the area.

Firefighters have received a report of smoke in the area.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
Bronx phone alarm box 4929, the address 43, correction, 3433 DeKalb Avenue, Kossuth Avenue to East 208 Street. Spoke across from the address. Bronx phone alarm box 4929, the address 3433 DeKalb Avenue, Kossuth Avenue to East 208 Street. Spoke from across. Box 148.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3433 Dekalb Ave.

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udntknoAug 20 at 7:47 AM

May these residents be lifted and protected... as well as our FDNY !!!

hateithereeeAug 20 at 7:25 AM

Why is our neighborhood always on fire. What is truly going on

migs0426Aug 20 at 6:55 AM

Brefass 😂😂😂

crosstownlocalAug 20 at 6:24 AM

what a horrifying way to wake up. i hope everyone is okay

udntknoAug 20 at 7:47 AM

May these residents be lifted and protected... as well as our FDNY !!!

hateithereeeAug 20 at 7:25 AM

Why is our neighborhood always on fire. What is truly going on

migs0426Aug 20 at 6:55 AM

Brefass 😂😂😂

crosstownlocalAug 20 at 6:24 AM

what a horrifying way to wake up. i hope everyone is okay

udntknoAug 20 at 7:47 AM

May these residents be lifted and protected... as well as our FDNY !!!

hateithereeeAug 20 at 7:25 AM

Why is our neighborhood always on fire. What is truly going on

migs0426Aug 20 at 6:55 AM

Brefass 😂😂😂

crosstownlocalAug 20 at 6:24 AM

what a horrifying way to wake up. i hope everyone is okay

udntknoAug 20 at 7:47 AM

May these residents be lifted and protected... as well as our FDNY !!!

hateithereeeAug 20 at 7:25 AM

Why is our neighborhood always on fire. What is truly going on

migs0426Aug 20 at 6:55 AM

Brefass 😂😂😂

crosstownlocalAug 20 at 6:24 AM

what a horrifying way to wake up. i hope everyone is okay

udntknoAug 20 at 7:47 AM

May these residents be lifted and protected... as well as our FDNY !!!

hateithereeeAug 20 at 7:25 AM

Why is our neighborhood always on fire. What is truly going on

migs0426Aug 20 at 6:55 AM

Brefass 😂😂😂

crosstownlocalAug 20 at 6:24 AM

what a horrifying way to wake up. i hope everyone is okay

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