BELMONT, Bronx (PIX11) — Two people were killed and thirteen others injured after a fire swept through a five-story building in the Bronx on Tuesday afternoon.
Twenty-four children and 53 adults were displaced and registered for emergency assistance by the American Red Cross.
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The FDNY was called to a five-story building at 660 East 187th St. between Belmont and Cambreleng Avenues in the Belmont section of the Bronx on Tuesday afternoon.
The three-alarm fire prompted a response from nearly 200 fire and EMS personnel, according to officials.
The fire was upgraded to a fourth alarm just before 3 p.m. and a fifth alarm just after 4 p.m.
Officials say there was extensive fire damage throughout the building, including a collapsed roof, damage to the rear and front facade, and structural damage to the interior staircase.
Officials determined that the building was not safe to occupy and ordered a Full Vacate Order.
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A Partial Vacate Order was issued for the rear yards of two neighboring buildings; however, this only impacts the use of the rear yards, according to the Department of Buildings.
Residents who need help with their recovery and have not already contacted the Red Cross can call 1-877-733-2767 and select option 1.
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