By SÍLE MOLONEY
FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO an early morning fire at 2756 Creston Avenue in the Kingsbridge Heights section of The Bronx in the early hours of Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Photo courtesy of the Citizens’ App
There were no injuries reported following a residential fire in the Kingsbridge Heights section of The Bronx in the early hours of Thursday, March 26, FDNY officials said.
A fire department spokesperson said they received a 911 call at 1.45 a.m. for a report of a fire on the top floor of a building located at 2756 Creston Avenue, located between East 197th Street and East 196th Street.
They said 21 units, comprising 79 fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene, there were no reported injuries, and the fire was brought under control at 2.31 a.m. They said the cause is under investigation.
A FIREFIGHTER ATTEMPTS to enter a smoke-filled top floor of 2756 Creston Avenue in the Kingsbridge Heights section of The Bronx using a ladder in the early hours of Thursday, March 26, 2026, after an early morning fire broke out.
Photo courtesy of the Citizens’ App
As reported, thirteen people were reported injured following an afternoon residential fire in the Kingsbridge section of The Bronx on Tuesday, March 17, [St. Patrick’s Day] in a six-building complex which houses around seven daycare centers. That incident followed another large fire, as reported, where several small businesses were damaged on East Gun Hill Road in the Laconia section of the East Bronx on March 6. The latest fires have prompted Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and the FDNY to launch a further series of fire education and safety workshops across the borough.
Norwood News has reached out to the Red Cross for details of any displaced residents and will share any updates we receive. Generally, the Red Cross says anyone affected by a fire can call (877) 733-2767 or 877-REDCROSS for help and select Option 1.
The FDNY also responded to a more serious fire in the Belmont section of The Bronx the same night. More details to follow.
FIRE SAFETY WORKSHOP Dates Part I
Image courtesy of the Office of Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson
On March 18, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson announced that, in conjunction with the FDNY, in response to the high number of fires experienced across the borough in recent times, fire education and safety workshops would be rolled out across the borough in the weeks ahead. “We hope that you will find the time to attend one of these important workshops for you and your family,” she said.
“From smoke alarm demonstrations, to common causes of fires, our community is learning emergency preparedness tips on how to stay safe and ready in any situation,” she added, “Find a workshop that works best for you and your family. Locations are listed on our website.”
FIRE SAFETY WORKSHOP dates Part II
Flier courtesy of the Office of the Bronx Borough President
As reported, two injuries were reported following a recent residential fire in the Norwood section of the Bronx on Decatur Avenue on March 13.
Click here to read FDNY’s fire safety tips. “During a fire, always close the door behind you!” fire officials say. “It helps contain smoke and flames, giving you precious time to escape.”