There were no injuries reported after a fire broke out in a residential building in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx on Saturday morning, April 12, according to the City’s fire department.

 

An FDNY spokesperson said the department received a call at 9.48 a.m. for reports of a fire on the third floor of 3154 Grand Concourse, a 6-story, multiple dwelling (190 ft X 90 ft) located between East 205th Street and East 206th Street.

They said 12 emergency units compising 60 fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene and the fire was brought under conrol at 10.41 a.m. with no injuries reported and the cause is under investigation.

 

Norwood News reached out to the Red Cross for details of any residents who may have been rehoused. Zaide Manzur, development communications manager, responded and said, “After the fire on Grand Concourse, The Bronx, on April 12, the American Red Cross has registered 3 households for emergency assistance, including financial assistance. Two families received housing.”

 

Manzur added, “Any residents impacted by this fire who have not connected with the Red Cross and who need help with their recovery should call 1-877-RED CROSS (877-733-2767) and select Option 1.” [The Red Cross also provides assistance with displaced pets.]

We spoke to one male resident of the building who was standing outside with some others later on Saturday and asked if he knew what happened. A removal van was seen nearby as furniture was being moved out of the building. He replied, “There was a fire, nobody was hurt, that’s it.”

As reported, the NYPD bomb squad had been called on Saturday, March 29, to 3130 Grand Concourse, a building located a few hundred feet away from the building where the fire broke out, at around 6.30 p.m. after police said they were notified to remove some guns found inside an apartment in the building.

 

As also reported, a fire broke out at the Animal Hospital located on Kingsbridge Road in Fordham Manor on Thursday, March 27, with no reported injuries other than one bird located in an upstairs apartment it seems. We have not heard directly from the animal hospital management about any possible affected animals at the hospital itself.

 

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.”

 

To read our coverage of some recent fires in the local area, click here, here, here, here, here, here, here and here.