As we mentioned in today’s news roundup, a 3-alarm fire broke out this morning on West Gun Hill Road, causing a partial roof collapse and injuries to several firefighters. We just received a note from the Red Cross, which has been on the scene assisting displaced families all day. Here’s the note, from communications officer Michael de Vulpillieres:
I just wanted to let you know that the American Red Cross has been in the Bronx most of the day assisting residents affected by this morning’s 3-Alarm on Gun Hill Road. It appears that 19 families have been displaced due to a vacate order that has been issued. Of those apartments, two were severely damaged by the fire. We will work with these residents to ensure that they have a safe place to sleep as well money for food and clothes for those that need it.
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