One firefighter incurred a minor injury after a residential fire broke out on Friday afternoon in Bedford Park, according to FDNY officials.

 

An FDNY spokesperson said the department received a call at 2.06 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, for a report of a fire at 2824 Morris Avenue, located between Jerome Avenue and East 196th Street.

 

They said 12 units comprising 60 firefighters and EMS personnel responded to the scene of the multiple-story dwelling.

 

A large group of residents were seen outside looking on as firefighters tackled the fire, which the FDNY said was brought under control at 2.55 p.m., with just the one minor injury reported.

 

Norwood News has reached out to the Red Cross for details of any displaced residents. Frederic Klein from the Red Cross provided us with the following statement:

 

“After the fire on Morris Avenue in the Bronx, the American Red Cross has registered one household (three total individuals, including one child and one older adult) for emergency assistance, including temporary lodging and financial assistance. Our casework team will follow up with these residents in coming days to connect them with longer-term recovery resources from non-profit and/or government partners.”

 

Klein added, “Any residents impacted by this fire who need help with their recovery and have not already connected with the Red Cross should call 877-RED CROSS (877-733-2767).”

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Another fire which broke out earlier this week also in Bedford Park on Tuesday night, Sept. 10, at Oliver Place, as reported, resulted in no injuries.