One person was killed and 12 were hurt after a fire broke out at a Bronx apartment building Wednesday morning, the FDNY said.
The blaze was reported at 7:45 a.m. at the building at 1484 Montgomery Ave., near West 175th Street, in the Morris Heights section. Fire officials said it started on the fourth floor of a six-story building.
The flames extended into a neighboring apartment two floors above and into the space between the ceiling and roof, according to the FDNY. It escalated to a two-alarm fire with more than 140 fire and EMS personnel responding.
“Units made an aggressive interior attack, but during the course of the fire, the fire spread to an adjoining apartment,” an FDNY official said.
Police said a 31-year-old man sustained burns and injuries after falling. He is in critical-but-stable condition, officers said.
The firefighters said he was found unconscious after jumping from the burning building.
Doorbell footage shows firefighters working a two-alarm blaze that broke out at a Bronx apartment building.
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Five firefighters were among the injured the FDNY said.
Doorbell footage from an apartment shows heavy smoke inside the hallway and large flames shooting out of the door.
Kathryn Rivera said she was sleeping and her neighbor woke her up to tell her about the fire.
“I just got up and got my kids and got out. I left my pets inside. One of my pets had died,” she said.
Fire officials said there was significant wind because of open windows and doors, so it’s possible that helped the blaze spread more.
Firefighters were able to get the flames under control just before 10 a.m. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Tenants said they’ve filed drug activity complaints and concerns about neighbors with the building’s tenants association and the landlord.
“This building has 150 open HPD violations. We know that they have a lot of egregious conditions. This is unacceptable,” City Council Committee on Housing and Buildings Chair Pierina Sanchez.
CBS News New York reached out to the landlord and the property manager listed but did not hear back. A person who answered one of the numbers hung up on us.
The FDNY’s Bureau of Fire Prevention issued several summonses totaling $4,000 and towed a vehicle they say was blocking a fire hydrant in front of the building.
FDNY sources said they’re aware of video that was captured inside the building and said it’s under review.
The Red Cross said it was helping at least 59 displaced residents. Any who need help should contact the Red Cross at 1-877-733-2767 and select option one.
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