At least one person was killed and a half dozen hurt as a massive fire tore through a Bronx apartment building Tuesday, officials said.

The fatal blaze, on E. 187th St. near Belmont Ave. in Belmont, began around 1:30 p.m. and quickly spread to multiple floors at the top of the five-story building, FDNY officials said.

FDNY firefighters respond to a fire on E. 187th St. in the Bronx on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Barry Williams / New York Daily News)FDNY firefighters respond to a fire on E. 187th St. in the Bronx on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Barry Williams / New York Daily News)

Video of firefighters fighting the inferno saw massive flames shooting out of the top windows onto the roof’s parapet.

The massive blaze quickly led to a fourth-alarm, bringing more than 200 firefighters, emergency medical technicians and paramedics to the scene.

FDNY firefighters respond to a fire on E. 187th St. in the Bronx on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Barry Williams / New York Daily News)FDNY firefighters respond to a fire on E. 187th St. in the Bronx on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Barry Williams / New York Daily News)

According to initial reports, up to eight people were injured and treated. It was not immediately clear how many were hospitalized.

HAPPENING NOW: FDNY units are operating at a 4-alarm fire on East 187th Street in the Bronx. pic.twitter.com/BJdQ2lUUmN

— FDNY (@FDNY) April 21, 2026

The fire remained ongoing as of 3:45 p.m.

Its cause was under investigation.

FDNY firefighters respond to a fire on E. 187th St. in the Bronx on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Barry Williams / New York Daily News)FDNY firefighters respond to a fire on E. 187th St. in the Bronx on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Barry Williams / New York Daily News)
FDNY firefighters respond to a fire on E. 187th St. in the Bronx on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Barry Williams / New York Daily News)FDNY firefighters respond to a fire on E. 187th St. in the Bronx on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Barry Williams / New York Daily News)
FDNY firefighters respond to a fire on E. 187th St. in the Bronx on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Barry Williams / New York Daily News)FDNY firefighters respond to a fire on E. 187th St. in the Bronx on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Barry Williams / New York Daily News)
FDNY firefighters respond to a fire on E. 187th St. in the Bronx on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Barry Williams / New York Daily News)FDNY firefighters respond to a fire on E. 187th St. in the Bronx on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Barry Williams / New York Daily News)