FIREFATAL
Bronx, NY (77WABC)-Flames shot from the roof of an apartment building in the Bronx this morning as the fire quickly spread along the open cockloft area of the building located at 3211 Park Ave in the Melrose section. Officials say a 91-year-old woman has died of her injuries, an 80-year-old man is hospitalized in critical condition and a 54-year-old male is hospitalized in stable condition. Eight other people and one FDNY member were treated for minor injuries.
FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief Michael Ajello provides an update from the scene of a 3-alarm fire at 3211 Park Ave in the Bronx. Read more: https://t.co/98l5lwZwEM pic.twitter.com/pIbYrUkKqM
— FDNY (@FDNY) May 5, 2021
Video from CitizenApp shows flames shooting thru the building’s roof:
The fire broke out around 5 am quickly going to three alarms.
Bronx *3rd Alarm* Box 2383. 3211 Park Ave. Heavy fire in the cockloft. pic.twitter.com/upjzAYA000
— NYCFireWire (@NYCFireWire) May 5, 2021
The fire has been declared under control. The cause is under investigation.
