{"id":110810,"date":"2026-01-24T09:01:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T09:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/110810\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T09:01:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T09:01:09","slug":"emergency-crews-rush-to-huge-blaze-engulfing-upper-floors-of-high-rise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/110810\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency crews rush to huge blaze engulfing upper floors of high-rise"},"content":{"rendered":"

A major fire has ripped through a high-rise building in the Bronx area of New York after a reported gas leak.<\/p>\n

More than 200 fire and emergency crews rushed to the scene shortly after midnight local time (5.00am GMT), as thick black smoke engulfed the upper floors and skies.<\/p>\n

The blaze is said to have spread to multiple apartments in the 17-story building, according to a statement from the New York City Fire Department.<\/p>\n

Multiple injuries have been reported online, though it is not immediately clear if this is the case.<\/p>\n

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A major fire has ripped through a high-rise building in New York after a reported gas leak<\/p>\n

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Videos circulating online show the extend of the blaze<\/p>\n

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Unconfirmed social media posts also suggests fatalities, though authorities have not verified these claims.<\/p>\n

The New York City Fire Department confirmed on their social media: “FDNY members are operating at a 4-alarm fire at 3485 Bivonia Street in the Bronx.”<\/p>\n

One video circulating online includes a woman claiming there was a “loud explosion” before the blaze.<\/p>\n

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson wrote on X: “We are praying for our residents and families at this time who are being evacuated from 3485 Bivona Street.<\/p>\n

“Thankful for the quick response of our first responders.<\/p>\n

“A reception centre has been opened nearby to register families for immediate services and temporary housing. <\/p>\n

“There are several civilians with injuries and one firefighter at this time.<\/p>\n

“The FDNY, NYPD, PSA8\/47th Precinct, NYCEM, the Department of Buildings, American Red Cross, all remain on site.<\/p>\n

“This is just horrible. We are in touch with our city agencies and monitoring this 4-alarm.<\/p>\n

“Please pray for our neighbours displaced in the early hours of the morning. This is both devastating and traumatising.”<\/p>\n

A four alarm fire refers to a major and severe emergency requiring a significant response of firefighters, indicating a large-scale incident.<\/p>\n

Fire alarms typically range from one to five, with five being the most serious.<\/p>\n

Earlier this month, a five-alarm fire broke out at Morris Heights in the Bronx. 250 firefighters attended the scene, leaving two injured along with one civilian.<\/p>\n

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