Fire department officials said there were no injuries reported after a 2-alarm, residential fire broke out in Norwood on Wednesday morning.

 

FDNY officials said they received a call at 11.20 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, for a report of a fire at 3079 Decatur Avenue and East Mosholu Parkway, and East 204th Street.

They said the blaze broke out in a 3-story (20 x 60) building, and drew 25 fire units and 106 fire and EMS personnel to the scene.

 

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They said there were no reported injuries and the fire was brought under control at 12.38 p.m. They said the cause remains under investigation.

 

Meanwhile, representatives from the Red Cross of Greater New York said the organization registered four households (22 individuals, including four children) for emergency assistance, including temporary lodging and financial assistance, following the incident.

“In coming days, our casework team will work with these residents to connect to longer-term recovery resources from government and/or non-profit partners,” Frederic Klein, spokesperson for the Red Cross said.

 

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

A separate residential fire had occurred across the street from the latest fire a few years ago resulting in substantial damage.

 

Click here to read our recent story about a fire which broke out on Creston Avenue in Bedford Park, resulting in three minor injuries. Click here to read our recent story on a fire that broke out at 2690 Morris Avenue in Fordham Manor, resulting in one minor civilian injury.

 

Click here to read our story on a fire that broke out on June 26 in Bedford Park in which two firefighters were injured and here, to read a separate story on a Bedford Park fire that broke out on Monday, June 24, at East 204th Street and the Grand Concourse.

 

Click here to read our story on an early morning fire on Bainbridge Avenue in Fordham Manor in which eight people, including two firefighters, were injured.

Click here to read FDNY’s fire safety tips on the use of lithium-ion batteries and more. For tips on how to beat the heat, including discounts available from the City of New York for the installation of air conditioning units, click here.