By SÍLE MOLONEY
A CAR IS seen in flames at 955 Westchester Avenue in the Longwood section of The Bronx on Wednesday night, Nov. 5, 2025.
Image courtesy of the Citizens’ App
Six firefighters were injured following a car explosion in the Longwood section of The Bronx on Tuesday, Nov. 5, FDNY officials said.
A spokesperson said the department received a 911 call at 7.06 p.m. for a report of a car fire / explosion at 955 Westchester Avenue, Intervalue Avenue, and Kelly Street in the Longwood section of The Bronx.
The spokesperson said six firefighters incurred injuries and were transported to Jacobi Medical Center for evaluation. A press conference was held later at Jacobi Hospital.
A BURNT OUT car is seen at 955 Westchester Avenue in the Longwood section of The Bronx on Wednesday night, Nov. 5, 2025.
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FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito later said that on Wednesday night, FDNY members responded to multiple calls for the fire “Firefighters arrived to find multiple cars and rubbish piles on fire,” a spokesperson said. “While on scene, an explosion occurred injuring seven firefighters.”
He continued, “The explosion injured seven firefighters, five of them with burns to the hands and the face. Three of them are being admitted. The burns are considered serious, but non-life threatening. Our firefighters are awake, alert and speaking, but they have some serious burns, and we’ll be praying for them.”
A BURNT OUT car and some burnt rubble is seen at 955 Westchester Avenue in the Longwood section of The Bronx on Wednesday night, Nov. 5, 2025.
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He added, “With quick action by our Emergency Medical Service, they were transported to Jacobi Hospital, where they were given great care by Jacobi Hospital emergency personnel in the trauma and burn center,” said
He said FDNY fire marshals are working to determine the cause of the fire. We will share any further information we receive.
They said the fire was brought under control at 8.19 p.m.
FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO 955 Westchester Avenue in the Longwood section of The Bronx on Wednesday night, Nov. 5, 2025 for a report of a car fire.
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