Screenshot courtesy of the Citizens’ App
No injuries were reported following a residential fire which broke out in a multi-story building in Kingsbridge on Monday night.
An FDNY spokesperson said they received a call at 8.15 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 25, for a report of smoke/fire at 3424 Kingsbridge Avenue in The Bronx.
Screenshot courtesy of the Citizens’ App
FDNY officials said the blaze originated on the 9th floor of a 14-story, multiple dwelling [125×100] and that 20 fire units, comprising 78 fire personnel responded to the scene.
Screenshot courtesy of the Citizens’ App
They said the fire was brought under control at 8.48 p.m. and there were no injuries.
The cause is under investigation.
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