By FAHIMA DEGIA
THE FDNY WERE called to 2556 Rochambeau Avenue in Norwood on Sunday evening, May 3, 2026 for a report of smoke.
Photo by Síle Moloney
There were no injuries reported after the FDNY was called to a residential multistory building in the Norwood section of The Bronx on Sunday evening, May 3.
THE FDNY WERE called to 2556 Rochambeau Avenue in Norwood on Sunday evening, May 3, 2026 for a report of smoke.
Photo by Síle Moloney
Firefighters said they received a call at 6.18 p.m. for a report of smoke in the area of 2556 Rochambeau Avenue. They said one one engine and one ladder responded to the location and the incident was closed at 6.32 p.m. The building is located opposite a mosque and worshippers were seen standing outside taking in the scene as the fire units responded.
View a short video of the scene here. As reported, another fire broke out in a garbage truck also in the Norwood section of the borough on Monday morning, April 27.
MEMBERS OF A mosque located opposite 2556 Rochambeau Avenue in Norwood watch as fire units respond to the location after a call was place regarding smoke in the building on Sunday evening, May 3, 2026.
Photo by Síle Moloney
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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.”