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<\/p>\nNORWOOD, Bronx (WABC) — One person was found dead inside an apartment building in the in the Norwood section of the Bronx after as FDNY crews continue to battle an out-of-control fire on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
The fire was first reported on the second floor of a building at 374 East 209th St. shortly after noon. It reached 5 alarms just before 2 p.m. and was still not under control as of 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Several residents had to be rescued, but it wasn’t until hours after fire started that one person was discovered dead inside the building.<\/p>\n
In addition, FDNY officials said eight civilians were injured, including two with life-threatening injuries, another two with serious injuries and four with minor injuries. Six firefighters were also injured, including three with serious injuries and another three with minor injuries.<\/p>\n
Among those critically injured was a 48-year-old woman who was rushed to Jacobi hospital.<\/p>\n
One of those injured is a child under 1 years old, but their injuries were believed to be minor.<\/p>\n
“The firefighters were rescuing people from the building and EMS was providing lifesaving treatment right on the scene, saving multiple lives,” said FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore.<\/p>\n
Residents nearby say they heard a big boom and that it felt like an earthquake.<\/p>\n
The man who lives right next door to the unit said the explosion caused his ceiling to collapse on him.<\/p>\n
He helped the woman who lives there get to safety, but when he went inside her apartment, he says her kitchen was up in flames.<\/p>\n
FDNY officials said more than 300 firefighters responded and the fire was at a very difficult location to get into.<\/p>\n
Authorities say the explosion blew hinges off the doors and window frames across the street.<\/p>\n
It spread to three floors and caused a collapse on the third and second floors.<\/p>\n
The American Red Cross said they have registered 10 households, including 19 people, for emergency assistance.<\/p>\n
Officials say they do not know the origin of the explosion but Con Edison has shut off gas to the building.<\/p>\n
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