Bronx Businesses Destroyed by Fire Days Before Christmas
CBS New YorkJanuary 5, 20262 min1,994 views
5 connectionsΒ·8 entities in this videoβDevastating Christmas Eve Fire
- π₯ A massive fire erupted on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx, destroying a row of businesses including a discount store, fruit market, and deli.
- β° The blaze began around 10:30 PM on a Thursday night and quickly escalated to a five-alarm fire.
- π Over 200 firefighters battled the intense flames, which shot out of the businesses and spread to the roof of an adjacent apartment building.
Community Impact and Displacement
- π The fire caused a major hit to the businesses, their employees, and the local community, especially just days before Christmas.
- π Residents of the six-story apartment building next door were evacuated but thankfully allowed back in as there was no damage to their homes.
- π₯ Business owners and employees expressed devastation, calling the stores their "second home" and facing uncertainty during the holiday season.
Ongoing Investigation
- π Fire investigators were on the scene Friday afternoon, but the cause of the inferno remains unclear.
- π The community is praying for the business owners, emphasizing that this is a tragedy no one wishes upon others, particularly during the holidays.
- β Thankfully, no one was in any of the businesses at the time of the fire, and there were no reported injuries.
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