Bronx Apartment Fire: Over 100 Displaced, Two Injured in Freezing Conditions

Fire Erupts in Bronx Apartment Building

• 🔥 A four-alarm fire broke out just after midnight in a five-story building on Grand Concourse and 167th Street.
• ❄️ The extreme cold weather complicated firefighting efforts, requiring specialized units to defrost frozen hydrants.

Impact on Residents

• 💔 Over 100 residents were displaced from their homes, with all 48 apartments and three commercial spaces affected.
• 🏥 An 80-year-old man and a 74-year-old woman were hospitalized with injuries and are in stable condition.
• 🏠 Some residents were allowed back briefly to salvage belongings before a full vacate order was issued.

Red Cross Assistance

• 🏫 The Red Cross registered approximately 100 people, including children, at a nearby school.
• 🤝 Residents received blankets, food, and hotel accommodations.
• 🆘 The Red Cross committed to providing ongoing food and shelter support for as long as needed.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🔍 The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
• 😔 While no lives were lost, many residents lost personal items and face the challenge of rebuilding.