5-Alarm Fire Engulfs Bronx Businesses and Apartment Building
Eyewitness News ABC7NYDecember 19, 20251 min3,484 views
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- 🔥 A massive five-alarm fire erupted on Prospect Avenue in the Longwood section of the Bronx around 10:30 last night.
- 🚒 Firefighters battled the blaze, which tore through several businesses, including a bodega, fruit shop, and dollar store.
- 🏢 The fire also spread to the roof and second floor of an adjacent six-story apartment building, necessitating its evacuation.
Firefighting Efforts and Impact
- 💧 FDNY deployed approximately 200 personnel and multiple ladder trucks to douse the flames from various angles.
- 💥 The fire caused extensive damage, leaving several businesses in ruins and awnings blanketing the sidewalk.
- 🤕 Fortunately, there was no loss of life, with only one person sustaining a minor injury.
Ongoing Investigation
- 🔍 The primary focus this morning is determining the cause of the blaze.
- 🗣️ Eyewitness News reporter Phil Tate provided live coverage from the scene, highlighting the devastation left behind.
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