PHOTOS: One person was found dead inside an apartment building in the Norwood section of the Bronx after an out-of-control fire broke out on Wednesday.
The fire was first reported on the second floor of a building at 374 East 209th St. shortly after noon. It reached 5 alarms just before 2 p.m. and wasn’t placed under control until after 8 p.m.
Several residents had to be rescued, but it wasn’t until five hours after fire started that search and rescue teams discovered one person dead inside the building.
In addition, FDNY officials said eight civilians were injured, including two with life-threatening injuries, another two with serious injuries and four with minor injuries. Six firefighters were also injured, including three with serious injuries and another three with minor injuries.
Among those critically injured was a 48-year-old woman who was rushed to Jacobi hospital. One of those injured is a child under 1 years old, but their injuries were believed to be minor.
“The firefighters were rescuing people from the building and EMS was providing lifesaving treatment right on the scene, saving multiple lives,” said FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore.
WABC-TV ABC 7 New York City
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