Bedford Park: Fire at 2777 Webster Avenue Under Control

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE

A 2-alarm fire that broke out at a multiple dwelling at 2777 Webster Avenue in Bedford park has been brought under control.
Image courtesy of the Citizen’s App

A fire in Bedford Park which broke out in a multiple dwelling on Sunday evening has been brought under control, FDNY officials confirmed.

The FDNY later confirmed to Norwood News that the department was alerted to the incident at 7.09 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 20 and that it had been reported at 2777 Webster Avenue. It was classified as a 2-alarm incident, with 25 units, comprising 106 firefighters responding to the call.

Fire officials said the fire was on the top floor of a 3-story, multiple dwelling. Images from the Citizen’s App showed visible signs of flames and smoke coming out of the building.

Bronx All Hands Box 3510, 2777 WEBSTER AVE, MULTIPLE DWELLING A

— FDNYalerts (@FDNYAlerts) February 21, 2022

FDNY officials said the incident was brought under control at 8.16 p.m. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries and were transported to NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx.

Bronx 2-Alarm Box 3510, 2777 WEBSTER AVE, MULTIPLE DWELLING A, , Under Control

— FDNYalerts (@FDNYAlerts) February 21, 2022

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

FDNY members are currently operating at a 2-alarm fire at 2777 Webster Avenue in the Bronx. pic.twitter.com/hEVRaaabs8

— FDNY (@FDNY) February 21, 2022

Norwood News is continuing to follow up with FDNY in relation to the cause.

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