BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) \u2014 One person has died after a massive fire broke out at a five-story residential building in the Bronx on Thursday morning, according to the FDNY.<\/p>\n
Four firefighters also sustained minor injuries, including heat exhaustion and sprains.<\/p>\n
Discover more local reporting on our homepage <\/a><\/p>\n FDNY officials say the fire was reported at around 5:30 a.m. at 505 East 184th Street between Bassford Avenue and Bathgate Avenue.<\/p>\n Officials say there was a heavy fire on the top floor and cockloft of the building that extended through the roof. There was extensive damage, and the roof collapsed into the top floor.<\/p>\n Over 280 firefighters and emergency personnel responded to the scene.<\/p>\n Crews were able to arrive within four minutes, according to fire officials.<\/p>\n The fire is under control, and an investigation into the cause is ongoing.<\/p>\n The identity of the victim has not been released.<\/p>\n Ben Mitchell is a digital content producer from Vermont who has covered both local and international news since 2021. He joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of his work here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n