The FDNY said nine people, including at least one woman believed to be around 80 years old, have been hospitalized following a 2-alarm fire that broke out in Fordham Manor on Tuesday evening, Oct. 8.

Fire officials said they received a call at 5.05 p.m. for a report of smoke/fire at 2552 University Avenue located between West 192nd Street and West 190th Street.

 

They said the fire was on the 2nd floor and extended to the 3rd floor of the 6-story, multiple dwelling, drawing 25 fire units comprising 106 fire and EMS personnel.

 

They said three civilians suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries, all of which were smoke-related rather than burns and four civilians suffered minor injuries.

 

A VIDEO OF the aftermath of the scene earlier in the evening as shot by one resident. Video courtesy of Zaida Rivas

They said one civilian, an elderly woman estimated to be around 80, is in critical condition and has been transferred to NYU Presbyterian – Allen Pavillion. They said one person refused medical attention at the scene.

 

They said the fire was brought under control at 6.51 p.m. and the cause and origin of the fire is under investigation by fire marshals.

 

The Red Cross are at the scene and assisting residents.

 

We’ve reached out the press office for the Red Cross to ask if families have been rehoused. Any residents in need of Red Cross assistance should call 877-RedCross (option 1).

District 14 City Council Member Pierina Sanchez, who is expecting a baby, was seen holding her clothing over her mouth to shield herself from the residual smoke at the site of the fire as she and her colleague spoke to the Red Cross and to residents.

 

More to follow.

 

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*Miriam Quinones contributed to this story.