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Flames Erupt From Barge Fire Near Bridge, Heavy Smoke Seen Citywide

4251 Boston Rd, Eastchester, Bronx

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Summary

  • A fire has erupted on a barge at a factory, as captured in video footage. Further details are being gathered.

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Firefighters report that two tower ladders are now in operation, and Marine units are actively involved in the response.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
Division 7 to the Bronx. Division 7, K. Four hands, 4452. We now have two tower ladders in operation. Marine 4 is operating. We're withdrawing the two hand lines, shutting those down. We're going to be putting the ground floor to work, start with the overall, K. That's by orders of Deputy Chief Sanjama. 10-4, Division 7, time of that report, 1521, the incident duration one hour and one minute. Thank you.

Fire operations are escalating due to extreme smoke conditions, with a high potential for injury, according to EMS.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:24
Medical Branch Director, Bronx box 4452, staging best access remain the same, patient count is zero, fire operations are escalating, potential for injury is high, public safety personnel, extreme smoke condition on scene, we'll keep everyone who's responding in, condition 15 will be my staging officer, end of preliminary reports.

Fire operations continue with no reported injuries. Visibility is low, and additional resources may be needed, per EMS.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Citywide to Conditions 15. 15, go ahead. Conditions 15, were you giving out progress reports there? Yeah, right now. So, fire operations are ongoing. Potential remains high to civilian and personnel. As of right now, patient count is going to be zero. Visibility is kind of low. I'm going to speak to the chief and see if we need any more resources back here. Okay.

EMS has arrived and is on standby near the scene.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Conditions 15. Condition 15. 15, I'm confirming report of fire. We're going to be putting staging at Boston Road and McAllen Avenue behind Smashburger. I'm going to be giving you a preliminary when I get in front of the building. No, no, no, no, no.

Radio clips available.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 15 to the Bronx. Battalion 15. Receiving, getting ETA from Marine 4. Bronx to Marine 4. Marine 4. 15 is requesting ETA if possible. Is the bridge still up? Negative, the bridge is still down. I believe we're waiting on Amtrak. Alright, 15, they're delayed due to the Amtrak bridge is down currently. 15, 10-4, if you could just notify us when they get...

A water rescue unit is being brought to assist with operations on the shoreline.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
39, 10-4. And 15 to the Bronx. 15. You advise 50 truck when they arrive on scene to bring their water rescue unit equipment to the scene, because we are operating on the shoreline. Alright, 10-4. Yeah, we were just in the process of assigning you the maritime staff unit, so we'll make them the maritime staff truck and we'll have 39 be a regular truck. Alright.

Crews are using all available resources to manage the barge fire on Boston Road.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
To the Bronx. 15, go ahead. Going to use all hands. 10-4. All hands going to work in the Bronx, box 4452, 4251 Boston Road, between the Hutchinson River and Huguenot Avenue. Fire is in a barge. All hands to work in the Bronx, box 4452, the address is 4251 Boston Road, between the Hutchinson River and Huguenot Avenue. Fire is in a...

Firefighters report the barge fire involves metal byproducts from a nearby recycling plant.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
15 to the Bronx. 15. 4452, we have a barge fire. The barge is approximately 200 by 40. There's metal byproducts from the recycling plant next door burning. We have two deck lines, one hand line, and we're in the process of setting up the tower ladder. Alright, 10-4, 15. What are you guys using there? Stand by. 10-4.

Firefighters are coordinating efforts at the corrected location on Boston Road.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
10-4. You're 10-8? 10-4. 10-18 on 4129 and 18 on box 4129. 10-40, code 1, orders of the 20. 15, go ahead. Corrected address is 4251 Boston Road. 4251 Boston Road. Alright, 10-4. Bronx Engine 701. Engine 701. 10-4.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 4251 Boston Rd.

Westchester County fire personnel are at the scene along with FDNY.

Firefighters are establishing water sources with additional units committed to the barge fire response.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:12
Right now, establishing water sources with FDNY. All units going to be committed. If you can put one on one, I'm sticking by in Pelham headquarters. I'll advise further.

Radio clips available.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:08
It's going to be a barge fire, trying to confirm what kind of material it is. FDNY is pulling up as well.

Additional firefighters are responding, with hydrants available near the bridge for water access.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:08
Alright, I got FDY responding over the bridge as well. There's two hydrants down here. One in front of and one at the end.

Radio clips available.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:10
Affirmative. On scene, heavy fire from the barge. According to the workers on scene, they're unknown of what's burning.

Radio clips available.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:13
Alright, confirming it's on the barge. Engine 1 in the tower ladder has them come down underneath the bridge. Hydrant, FDLY hydrant here as well.

Firefighters confirm the blaze involves garbage on a barge under the Conner Street Bridge.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:04
I received. Garbage on fire under the Conner Street Bridge.

The fire is confirmed to be a trash fire on a barge under the Conner Street Bridge.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:13
Received. It's going to be a barge fire. It's going to be a garbage fire underneath the Conner Street Bridge. Going to start on FDNY as well. It's going to be their district.

A tower ladder is being deployed to assist with the barge fire, and Marine units are responding.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
Engine 3, A 10-4. 63. 63, 10-4. Ladder 51. Ladder 51, 10-4. 51, 61 was saying they're going to need a tower ladder. They got the gate open for you. Ladder 51, 10-4, received. Bronx to Marine 4. Marine 4, on your frequency, responding. Alright, 10-4, Marine 4. As per the 15, looks like... You guys can be able to get...

Firefighters are deploying additional equipment to tackle the barge fire at the factory.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
Ladder Company 61 to the Bronx. Ladder Company 61, go ahead. I would assign a tower ladder if you haven't already. You got 51 truck coming. Box depth initial 3826, 1631 East 233 Street, Provost Avenue to Mulvey Avenue, there's a barge on fire. Initial 3826, 1631 East 233 Street, between Provost Avenue and Mulvey Avenue, there's a barge on fire. Initial 3826, 1631 East 233 Street, between Provost Avenue and Mulvey Avenue, there's a barge on fire.

Video shows fire erupting from a barge at a factory.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 3550 Conner St.

Firefighters report that two tower ladders are now in operation, and Marine units are actively involved in the response.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
Division 7 to the Bronx. Division 7, K. Four hands, 4452. We now have two tower ladders in operation. Marine 4 is operating. We're withdrawing the two hand lines, shutting those down. We're going to be putting the ground floor to work, start with the overall, K. That's by orders of Deputy Chief Sanjama. 10-4, Division 7, time of that report, 1521, the incident duration one hour and one minute. Thank you.

Fire operations are escalating due to extreme smoke conditions, with a high potential for injury, according to EMS.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:24
Medical Branch Director, Bronx box 4452, staging best access remain the same, patient count is zero, fire operations are escalating, potential for injury is high, public safety personnel, extreme smoke condition on scene, we'll keep everyone who's responding in, condition 15 will be my staging officer, end of preliminary reports.

Fire operations continue with no reported injuries. Visibility is low, and additional resources may be needed, per EMS.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Citywide to Conditions 15. 15, go ahead. Conditions 15, were you giving out progress reports there? Yeah, right now. So, fire operations are ongoing. Potential remains high to civilian and personnel. As of right now, patient count is going to be zero. Visibility is kind of low. I'm going to speak to the chief and see if we need any more resources back here. Okay.

EMS has arrived and is on standby near the scene.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Conditions 15. Condition 15. 15, I'm confirming report of fire. We're going to be putting staging at Boston Road and McAllen Avenue behind Smashburger. I'm going to be giving you a preliminary when I get in front of the building. No, no, no, no, no.

Radio clips available.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 15 to the Bronx. Battalion 15. Receiving, getting ETA from Marine 4. Bronx to Marine 4. Marine 4. 15 is requesting ETA if possible. Is the bridge still up? Negative, the bridge is still down. I believe we're waiting on Amtrak. Alright, 15, they're delayed due to the Amtrak bridge is down currently. 15, 10-4, if you could just notify us when they get...

A water rescue unit is being brought to assist with operations on the shoreline.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
39, 10-4. And 15 to the Bronx. 15. You advise 50 truck when they arrive on scene to bring their water rescue unit equipment to the scene, because we are operating on the shoreline. Alright, 10-4. Yeah, we were just in the process of assigning you the maritime staff unit, so we'll make them the maritime staff truck and we'll have 39 be a regular truck. Alright.

Crews are using all available resources to manage the barge fire on Boston Road.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
To the Bronx. 15, go ahead. Going to use all hands. 10-4. All hands going to work in the Bronx, box 4452, 4251 Boston Road, between the Hutchinson River and Huguenot Avenue. Fire is in a barge. All hands to work in the Bronx, box 4452, the address is 4251 Boston Road, between the Hutchinson River and Huguenot Avenue. Fire is in a...

Firefighters report the barge fire involves metal byproducts from a nearby recycling plant.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
15 to the Bronx. 15. 4452, we have a barge fire. The barge is approximately 200 by 40. There's metal byproducts from the recycling plant next door burning. We have two deck lines, one hand line, and we're in the process of setting up the tower ladder. Alright, 10-4, 15. What are you guys using there? Stand by. 10-4.

Firefighters are coordinating efforts at the corrected location on Boston Road.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
10-4. You're 10-8? 10-4. 10-18 on 4129 and 18 on box 4129. 10-40, code 1, orders of the 20. 15, go ahead. Corrected address is 4251 Boston Road. 4251 Boston Road. Alright, 10-4. Bronx Engine 701. Engine 701. 10-4.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 4251 Boston Rd.

Westchester County fire personnel are at the scene along with FDNY.

Firefighters are establishing water sources with additional units committed to the barge fire response.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:12
Right now, establishing water sources with FDNY. All units going to be committed. If you can put one on one, I'm sticking by in Pelham headquarters. I'll advise further.

Radio clips available.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:08
It's going to be a barge fire, trying to confirm what kind of material it is. FDNY is pulling up as well.

Additional firefighters are responding, with hydrants available near the bridge for water access.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:08
Alright, I got FDY responding over the bridge as well. There's two hydrants down here. One in front of and one at the end.

Radio clips available.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:10
Affirmative. On scene, heavy fire from the barge. According to the workers on scene, they're unknown of what's burning.

Radio clips available.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:13
Alright, confirming it's on the barge. Engine 1 in the tower ladder has them come down underneath the bridge. Hydrant, FDLY hydrant here as well.

Firefighters confirm the blaze involves garbage on a barge under the Conner Street Bridge.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:04
I received. Garbage on fire under the Conner Street Bridge.

The fire is confirmed to be a trash fire on a barge under the Conner Street Bridge.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:13
Received. It's going to be a barge fire. It's going to be a garbage fire underneath the Conner Street Bridge. Going to start on FDNY as well. It's going to be their district.

A tower ladder is being deployed to assist with the barge fire, and Marine units are responding.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
Engine 3, A 10-4. 63. 63, 10-4. Ladder 51. Ladder 51, 10-4. 51, 61 was saying they're going to need a tower ladder. They got the gate open for you. Ladder 51, 10-4, received. Bronx to Marine 4. Marine 4, on your frequency, responding. Alright, 10-4, Marine 4. As per the 15, looks like... You guys can be able to get...

Firefighters are deploying additional equipment to tackle the barge fire at the factory.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
Ladder Company 61 to the Bronx. Ladder Company 61, go ahead. I would assign a tower ladder if you haven't already. You got 51 truck coming. Box depth initial 3826, 1631 East 233 Street, Provost Avenue to Mulvey Avenue, there's a barge on fire. Initial 3826, 1631 East 233 Street, between Provost Avenue and Mulvey Avenue, there's a barge on fire. Initial 3826, 1631 East 233 Street, between Provost Avenue and Mulvey Avenue, there's a barge on fire.

Video shows fire erupting from a barge at a factory.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 3550 Conner St.

Firefighters report that two tower ladders are now in operation, and Marine units are actively involved in the response.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
Division 7 to the Bronx. Division 7, K. Four hands, 4452. We now have two tower ladders in operation. Marine 4 is operating. We're withdrawing the two hand lines, shutting those down. We're going to be putting the ground floor to work, start with the overall, K. That's by orders of Deputy Chief Sanjama. 10-4, Division 7, time of that report, 1521, the incident duration one hour and one minute. Thank you.

Fire operations are escalating due to extreme smoke conditions, with a high potential for injury, according to EMS.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:24
Medical Branch Director, Bronx box 4452, staging best access remain the same, patient count is zero, fire operations are escalating, potential for injury is high, public safety personnel, extreme smoke condition on scene, we'll keep everyone who's responding in, condition 15 will be my staging officer, end of preliminary reports.

Fire operations continue with no reported injuries. Visibility is low, and additional resources may be needed, per EMS.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Citywide to Conditions 15. 15, go ahead. Conditions 15, were you giving out progress reports there? Yeah, right now. So, fire operations are ongoing. Potential remains high to civilian and personnel. As of right now, patient count is going to be zero. Visibility is kind of low. I'm going to speak to the chief and see if we need any more resources back here. Okay.

EMS has arrived and is on standby near the scene.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Conditions 15. Condition 15. 15, I'm confirming report of fire. We're going to be putting staging at Boston Road and McAllen Avenue behind Smashburger. I'm going to be giving you a preliminary when I get in front of the building. No, no, no, no, no.

Radio clips available.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 15 to the Bronx. Battalion 15. Receiving, getting ETA from Marine 4. Bronx to Marine 4. Marine 4. 15 is requesting ETA if possible. Is the bridge still up? Negative, the bridge is still down. I believe we're waiting on Amtrak. Alright, 15, they're delayed due to the Amtrak bridge is down currently. 15, 10-4, if you could just notify us when they get...

A water rescue unit is being brought to assist with operations on the shoreline.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
39, 10-4. And 15 to the Bronx. 15. You advise 50 truck when they arrive on scene to bring their water rescue unit equipment to the scene, because we are operating on the shoreline. Alright, 10-4. Yeah, we were just in the process of assigning you the maritime staff unit, so we'll make them the maritime staff truck and we'll have 39 be a regular truck. Alright.

Crews are using all available resources to manage the barge fire on Boston Road.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
To the Bronx. 15, go ahead. Going to use all hands. 10-4. All hands going to work in the Bronx, box 4452, 4251 Boston Road, between the Hutchinson River and Huguenot Avenue. Fire is in a barge. All hands to work in the Bronx, box 4452, the address is 4251 Boston Road, between the Hutchinson River and Huguenot Avenue. Fire is in a...

Firefighters report the barge fire involves metal byproducts from a nearby recycling plant.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
15 to the Bronx. 15. 4452, we have a barge fire. The barge is approximately 200 by 40. There's metal byproducts from the recycling plant next door burning. We have two deck lines, one hand line, and we're in the process of setting up the tower ladder. Alright, 10-4, 15. What are you guys using there? Stand by. 10-4.

Firefighters are coordinating efforts at the corrected location on Boston Road.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
10-4. You're 10-8? 10-4. 10-18 on 4129 and 18 on box 4129. 10-40, code 1, orders of the 20. 15, go ahead. Corrected address is 4251 Boston Road. 4251 Boston Road. Alright, 10-4. Bronx Engine 701. Engine 701. 10-4.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 4251 Boston Rd.

Westchester County fire personnel are at the scene along with FDNY.

Firefighters are establishing water sources with additional units committed to the barge fire response.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:12
Right now, establishing water sources with FDNY. All units going to be committed. If you can put one on one, I'm sticking by in Pelham headquarters. I'll advise further.

Radio clips available.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:08
It's going to be a barge fire, trying to confirm what kind of material it is. FDNY is pulling up as well.

Additional firefighters are responding, with hydrants available near the bridge for water access.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:08
Alright, I got FDY responding over the bridge as well. There's two hydrants down here. One in front of and one at the end.

Radio clips available.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:10
Affirmative. On scene, heavy fire from the barge. According to the workers on scene, they're unknown of what's burning.

Radio clips available.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:13
Alright, confirming it's on the barge. Engine 1 in the tower ladder has them come down underneath the bridge. Hydrant, FDLY hydrant here as well.

Firefighters confirm the blaze involves garbage on a barge under the Conner Street Bridge.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:04
I received. Garbage on fire under the Conner Street Bridge.

The fire is confirmed to be a trash fire on a barge under the Conner Street Bridge.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:13
Received. It's going to be a barge fire. It's going to be a garbage fire underneath the Conner Street Bridge. Going to start on FDNY as well. It's going to be their district.

A tower ladder is being deployed to assist with the barge fire, and Marine units are responding.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
Engine 3, A 10-4. 63. 63, 10-4. Ladder 51. Ladder 51, 10-4. 51, 61 was saying they're going to need a tower ladder. They got the gate open for you. Ladder 51, 10-4, received. Bronx to Marine 4. Marine 4, on your frequency, responding. Alright, 10-4, Marine 4. As per the 15, looks like... You guys can be able to get...

Firefighters are deploying additional equipment to tackle the barge fire at the factory.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
Ladder Company 61 to the Bronx. Ladder Company 61, go ahead. I would assign a tower ladder if you haven't already. You got 51 truck coming. Box depth initial 3826, 1631 East 233 Street, Provost Avenue to Mulvey Avenue, there's a barge on fire. Initial 3826, 1631 East 233 Street, between Provost Avenue and Mulvey Avenue, there's a barge on fire. Initial 3826, 1631 East 233 Street, between Provost Avenue and Mulvey Avenue, there's a barge on fire.

Video shows fire erupting from a barge at a factory.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 3550 Conner St.

Firefighters report that two tower ladders are now in operation, and Marine units are actively involved in the response.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
Division 7 to the Bronx. Division 7, K. Four hands, 4452. We now have two tower ladders in operation. Marine 4 is operating. We're withdrawing the two hand lines, shutting those down. We're going to be putting the ground floor to work, start with the overall, K. That's by orders of Deputy Chief Sanjama. 10-4, Division 7, time of that report, 1521, the incident duration one hour and one minute. Thank you.

Fire operations are escalating due to extreme smoke conditions, with a high potential for injury, according to EMS.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:24
Medical Branch Director, Bronx box 4452, staging best access remain the same, patient count is zero, fire operations are escalating, potential for injury is high, public safety personnel, extreme smoke condition on scene, we'll keep everyone who's responding in, condition 15 will be my staging officer, end of preliminary reports.

Fire operations continue with no reported injuries. Visibility is low, and additional resources may be needed, per EMS.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Citywide to Conditions 15. 15, go ahead. Conditions 15, were you giving out progress reports there? Yeah, right now. So, fire operations are ongoing. Potential remains high to civilian and personnel. As of right now, patient count is going to be zero. Visibility is kind of low. I'm going to speak to the chief and see if we need any more resources back here. Okay.

EMS has arrived and is on standby near the scene.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Conditions 15. Condition 15. 15, I'm confirming report of fire. We're going to be putting staging at Boston Road and McAllen Avenue behind Smashburger. I'm going to be giving you a preliminary when I get in front of the building. No, no, no, no, no.

Radio clips available.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 15 to the Bronx. Battalion 15. Receiving, getting ETA from Marine 4. Bronx to Marine 4. Marine 4. 15 is requesting ETA if possible. Is the bridge still up? Negative, the bridge is still down. I believe we're waiting on Amtrak. Alright, 15, they're delayed due to the Amtrak bridge is down currently. 15, 10-4, if you could just notify us when they get...

A water rescue unit is being brought to assist with operations on the shoreline.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
39, 10-4. And 15 to the Bronx. 15. You advise 50 truck when they arrive on scene to bring their water rescue unit equipment to the scene, because we are operating on the shoreline. Alright, 10-4. Yeah, we were just in the process of assigning you the maritime staff unit, so we'll make them the maritime staff truck and we'll have 39 be a regular truck. Alright.

Crews are using all available resources to manage the barge fire on Boston Road.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
To the Bronx. 15, go ahead. Going to use all hands. 10-4. All hands going to work in the Bronx, box 4452, 4251 Boston Road, between the Hutchinson River and Huguenot Avenue. Fire is in a barge. All hands to work in the Bronx, box 4452, the address is 4251 Boston Road, between the Hutchinson River and Huguenot Avenue. Fire is in a...

Firefighters report the barge fire involves metal byproducts from a nearby recycling plant.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
15 to the Bronx. 15. 4452, we have a barge fire. The barge is approximately 200 by 40. There's metal byproducts from the recycling plant next door burning. We have two deck lines, one hand line, and we're in the process of setting up the tower ladder. Alright, 10-4, 15. What are you guys using there? Stand by. 10-4.

Firefighters are coordinating efforts at the corrected location on Boston Road.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
10-4. You're 10-8? 10-4. 10-18 on 4129 and 18 on box 4129. 10-40, code 1, orders of the 20. 15, go ahead. Corrected address is 4251 Boston Road. 4251 Boston Road. Alright, 10-4. Bronx Engine 701. Engine 701. 10-4.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 4251 Boston Rd.

Westchester County fire personnel are at the scene along with FDNY.

Firefighters are establishing water sources with additional units committed to the barge fire response.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:12
Right now, establishing water sources with FDNY. All units going to be committed. If you can put one on one, I'm sticking by in Pelham headquarters. I'll advise further.

Radio clips available.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:08
It's going to be a barge fire, trying to confirm what kind of material it is. FDNY is pulling up as well.

Additional firefighters are responding, with hydrants available near the bridge for water access.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:08
Alright, I got FDY responding over the bridge as well. There's two hydrants down here. One in front of and one at the end.

Radio clips available.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:10
Affirmative. On scene, heavy fire from the barge. According to the workers on scene, they're unknown of what's burning.

Radio clips available.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:13
Alright, confirming it's on the barge. Engine 1 in the tower ladder has them come down underneath the bridge. Hydrant, FDLY hydrant here as well.

Firefighters confirm the blaze involves garbage on a barge under the Conner Street Bridge.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:04
I received. Garbage on fire under the Conner Street Bridge.

The fire is confirmed to be a trash fire on a barge under the Conner Street Bridge.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:13
Received. It's going to be a barge fire. It's going to be a garbage fire underneath the Conner Street Bridge. Going to start on FDNY as well. It's going to be their district.

A tower ladder is being deployed to assist with the barge fire, and Marine units are responding.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
Engine 3, A 10-4. 63. 63, 10-4. Ladder 51. Ladder 51, 10-4. 51, 61 was saying they're going to need a tower ladder. They got the gate open for you. Ladder 51, 10-4, received. Bronx to Marine 4. Marine 4, on your frequency, responding. Alright, 10-4, Marine 4. As per the 15, looks like... You guys can be able to get...

Firefighters are deploying additional equipment to tackle the barge fire at the factory.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
Ladder Company 61 to the Bronx. Ladder Company 61, go ahead. I would assign a tower ladder if you haven't already. You got 51 truck coming. Box depth initial 3826, 1631 East 233 Street, Provost Avenue to Mulvey Avenue, there's a barge on fire. Initial 3826, 1631 East 233 Street, between Provost Avenue and Mulvey Avenue, there's a barge on fire. Initial 3826, 1631 East 233 Street, between Provost Avenue and Mulvey Avenue, there's a barge on fire.

Video shows fire erupting from a barge at a factory.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 3550 Conner St.

Firefighters report that two tower ladders are now in operation, and Marine units are actively involved in the response.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
Division 7 to the Bronx. Division 7, K. Four hands, 4452. We now have two tower ladders in operation. Marine 4 is operating. We're withdrawing the two hand lines, shutting those down. We're going to be putting the ground floor to work, start with the overall, K. That's by orders of Deputy Chief Sanjama. 10-4, Division 7, time of that report, 1521, the incident duration one hour and one minute. Thank you.

Fire operations are escalating due to extreme smoke conditions, with a high potential for injury, according to EMS.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:24
Medical Branch Director, Bronx box 4452, staging best access remain the same, patient count is zero, fire operations are escalating, potential for injury is high, public safety personnel, extreme smoke condition on scene, we'll keep everyone who's responding in, condition 15 will be my staging officer, end of preliminary reports.

Fire operations continue with no reported injuries. Visibility is low, and additional resources may be needed, per EMS.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Citywide to Conditions 15. 15, go ahead. Conditions 15, were you giving out progress reports there? Yeah, right now. So, fire operations are ongoing. Potential remains high to civilian and personnel. As of right now, patient count is going to be zero. Visibility is kind of low. I'm going to speak to the chief and see if we need any more resources back here. Okay.

EMS has arrived and is on standby near the scene.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Conditions 15. Condition 15. 15, I'm confirming report of fire. We're going to be putting staging at Boston Road and McAllen Avenue behind Smashburger. I'm going to be giving you a preliminary when I get in front of the building. No, no, no, no, no.

Radio clips available.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 15 to the Bronx. Battalion 15. Receiving, getting ETA from Marine 4. Bronx to Marine 4. Marine 4. 15 is requesting ETA if possible. Is the bridge still up? Negative, the bridge is still down. I believe we're waiting on Amtrak. Alright, 15, they're delayed due to the Amtrak bridge is down currently. 15, 10-4, if you could just notify us when they get...

A water rescue unit is being brought to assist with operations on the shoreline.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
39, 10-4. And 15 to the Bronx. 15. You advise 50 truck when they arrive on scene to bring their water rescue unit equipment to the scene, because we are operating on the shoreline. Alright, 10-4. Yeah, we were just in the process of assigning you the maritime staff unit, so we'll make them the maritime staff truck and we'll have 39 be a regular truck. Alright.

Crews are using all available resources to manage the barge fire on Boston Road.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
To the Bronx. 15, go ahead. Going to use all hands. 10-4. All hands going to work in the Bronx, box 4452, 4251 Boston Road, between the Hutchinson River and Huguenot Avenue. Fire is in a barge. All hands to work in the Bronx, box 4452, the address is 4251 Boston Road, between the Hutchinson River and Huguenot Avenue. Fire is in a...

Firefighters report the barge fire involves metal byproducts from a nearby recycling plant.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
15 to the Bronx. 15. 4452, we have a barge fire. The barge is approximately 200 by 40. There's metal byproducts from the recycling plant next door burning. We have two deck lines, one hand line, and we're in the process of setting up the tower ladder. Alright, 10-4, 15. What are you guys using there? Stand by. 10-4.

Firefighters are coordinating efforts at the corrected location on Boston Road.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
10-4. You're 10-8? 10-4. 10-18 on 4129 and 18 on box 4129. 10-40, code 1, orders of the 20. 15, go ahead. Corrected address is 4251 Boston Road. 4251 Boston Road. Alright, 10-4. Bronx Engine 701. Engine 701. 10-4.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 4251 Boston Rd.

Westchester County fire personnel are at the scene along with FDNY.

Firefighters are establishing water sources with additional units committed to the barge fire response.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:12
Right now, establishing water sources with FDNY. All units going to be committed. If you can put one on one, I'm sticking by in Pelham headquarters. I'll advise further.

Radio clips available.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:08
It's going to be a barge fire, trying to confirm what kind of material it is. FDNY is pulling up as well.

Additional firefighters are responding, with hydrants available near the bridge for water access.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:08
Alright, I got FDY responding over the bridge as well. There's two hydrants down here. One in front of and one at the end.

Radio clips available.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:10
Affirmative. On scene, heavy fire from the barge. According to the workers on scene, they're unknown of what's burning.

Radio clips available.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:13
Alright, confirming it's on the barge. Engine 1 in the tower ladder has them come down underneath the bridge. Hydrant, FDLY hydrant here as well.

Firefighters confirm the blaze involves garbage on a barge under the Conner Street Bridge.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:04
I received. Garbage on fire under the Conner Street Bridge.

The fire is confirmed to be a trash fire on a barge under the Conner Street Bridge.

Fire/EMS 18 · 0:13
Received. It's going to be a barge fire. It's going to be a garbage fire underneath the Conner Street Bridge. Going to start on FDNY as well. It's going to be their district.

A tower ladder is being deployed to assist with the barge fire, and Marine units are responding.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
Engine 3, A 10-4. 63. 63, 10-4. Ladder 51. Ladder 51, 10-4. 51, 61 was saying they're going to need a tower ladder. They got the gate open for you. Ladder 51, 10-4, received. Bronx to Marine 4. Marine 4, on your frequency, responding. Alright, 10-4, Marine 4. As per the 15, looks like... You guys can be able to get...

Firefighters are deploying additional equipment to tackle the barge fire at the factory.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
Ladder Company 61 to the Bronx. Ladder Company 61, go ahead. I would assign a tower ladder if you haven't already. You got 51 truck coming. Box depth initial 3826, 1631 East 233 Street, Provost Avenue to Mulvey Avenue, there's a barge on fire. Initial 3826, 1631 East 233 Street, between Provost Avenue and Mulvey Avenue, there's a barge on fire. Initial 3826, 1631 East 233 Street, between Provost Avenue and Mulvey Avenue, there's a barge on fire.

Video shows fire erupting from a barge at a factory.

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statenislandUser15423050176h ago

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sir_bryce5h ago

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Logan_Keith5h ago

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Itiseye5h ago

And everyone worries about my exhaust emissions on my 15 yo car..

connie03126h ago

The air is no bueno for your lungs.

statenislandUser15423050176h ago

God help us and country if democrats get in

sir_bryce5h ago

Anyone play Pokémon go???

Logan_Keith5h ago

Bruh

Itiseye5h ago

And everyone worries about my exhaust emissions on my 15 yo car..

connie03126h ago

The air is no bueno for your lungs.

statenislandUser15423050176h ago

God help us and country if democrats get in

sir_bryce5h ago

Anyone play Pokémon go???

Logan_Keith5h ago

Bruh

Itiseye5h ago

And everyone worries about my exhaust emissions on my 15 yo car..

connie03126h ago

The air is no bueno for your lungs.

statenislandUser15423050176h ago

God help us and country if democrats get in

sir_bryce5h ago

Anyone play Pokémon go???

Logan_Keith5h ago

Bruh

Itiseye5h ago

And everyone worries about my exhaust emissions on my 15 yo car..

connie03126h ago

The air is no bueno for your lungs.

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