NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - A four-alarm fire broke out in the Wakefield section of the Bronx Tuesday afternoon. The fire started at a residence on E 235 Street and has spread to several connecting homes. BX 4-ALARM 636 E 235 ST, PRIVATE DWELLING - FDNYalerts (@FDNYAlerts) August 9, 2016 Firefighters are working to put out the blaze.
Firefighter Sean O’Rourke, 44, with 14 years on the job, had an arm detached in a truck accident at Westchester Avenue and Waters Place. O’Rourke was driving a truck from Queens to provide backup aid for the fire.
His left arm was nearly torn off as the truck hit the pole. Surgeonsoperated for long hours Tuesday night trying to save O’Rourke’s arm.
“To have a member come in – when I saw his arm and shoulder – it was very upsetting,” FDNY Chief of Department James Leonard said. “We deal with a lot of tough things, but it was a tough day for the Fire Department.”