{"id":180199,"date":"2026-03-30T22:25:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T22:25:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/180199\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T22:25:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T22:25:50","slug":"bronx-ny-six-injured-in-apartment-fire-on-e-174th-st","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/180199\/","title":{"rendered":"Bronx, NY \u2013 Six Injured in Apartment Fire on E 174th St"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bronx, NY (March 30, 2026) \u2013 Six people were hurt after a fire broke out Sunday morning, March 29,\u00a0 inside a six-story apartment building in the Claremont Village area. The incident happened at 445 East 174th Street at around 9:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

The New York Fire Department <\/a>said the fire started in a second-floor kitchen before spreading to the apartment above on the third floor. Thick smoke quickly filled parts of the building as the flames moved upward.<\/p>\n

Emergency units responded and brought the fire under control in about 45 minutes. Six people were taken to the hospital, including one person who suffered serious injuries due to heavy smoke inhalation.<\/p>\n

Officials said the two affected units had to be vacated, while other residents were allowed to return. Relief organizations stepped in to assist several displaced adults and children.<\/p>\n

Investigators are still working to determine what caused the fire.\u00a0<\/p>\n

We extend our best wishes to those injured and hope for their full recovery.<\/p>\n

Can I Recover Damages for Smoke Inhalation Injuries?\"Six<\/p>\n

Yes, people who suffer smoke inhalation injuries may be able to seek compensation under New York law, depending on how the fire occurred. These claims often involve medical costs, lost income, and other related expenses. The outcome depends on factors like building safety conditions and whether proper precautions were in place.<\/p>\n

Smoke inhalation can cause both immediate and delayed health issues. People may notice coughing, dizziness, or trouble breathing hours after exposure. In more serious cases, injuries may require oxygen support, hospital stays, or ongoing treatment for lung damage.<\/p>\n

New York law allows injured individuals to pursue compensation when negligence may have contributed to the fire. This can include unsafe property conditions, missing or faulty smoke detectors, or building code violations. Landlords and property owners have a duty to maintain safe living conditions, and documentation like medical records and inspection reports can help clarify what happened.<\/p>\n

A personal injury lawyer <\/a>can help review the situation and explain how New York laws apply. They may assist with gathering records, organizing documents, and handling communication with insurance companies. This process can help individuals better understand what types of compensation may be available.<\/p>\n

If you have questions after a fire-related accident, we can provide clear information about your options. At Metro Law, we have experience reviewing injury cases and explaining how claims may work under New York law.\u00a0<\/p>\n

You can speak with our legal team to discuss your situation and learn more. Contact Metro Law at (800) 469-6476 to get started.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Bronx, NY (March 30, 2026) \u2013 Six people were hurt after a fire broke out Sunday morning, March…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":180200,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[128,9,24,63,129,131,130],"class_list":["post-180199","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-the-bronx","tag-bronx","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-city","tag-nyc","tag-the-bronx","tag-the-bronx-headlines","tag-the-bronx-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180199","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=180199"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180199\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/180200"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=180199"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=180199"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=180199"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}