Screenshot courtesy of the Citizens’ App
Department officials said they received a call for ra report of smoke at 3119 Jerome Avenue located between West 205th Street and West Bedford Park Boulevard on Wednesday, March 5, at 11.38 a.m.
They said all fire in the 20 x 20 sq feet area of brush in the train yard was duly extinguished by three responding units, and the FDNY closed out the incident at 1.04 p.m.
It’s not the first time that a brush fire has been reported at this location, as reported.
Click here to read FDNY’s fire safety tips. “During a fire, always close the door behind you!” fire officials say. “It helps contain smoke and flames, giving you precious time to escape. Your quick action can make the difference.”
For more coverage on Bronx brush fires, click here, here, here, here, here.
For more on recent fires in the local area, click here, here, here, here and here.
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