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There were no reported injuries following a residential fire in Fordham on Sunday night according to the FDNY.
A fire department spokesperson said the department received a call at 10.40 p.m. for reports of a fire in the walls of 5-story, multiple dwelling (100 x 100) at 2395 Grand Concouse at East 184th Street and East 187th Street in Fordham Manor.
The spokesperson said 12 units comprising 60 fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene, and reported no injuries.
They said the fire was brought under control at 11.42 p.m. and the cause remains under investigation. Norwood News contacted the Red Cross for information on any displaced residents and Desiree Ramos, said, “After the fire on Grand Concourse in the Bronx, the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team registered nine households (nine adults) for emergency assistance, including emergency housing. The responders also provided comfort items, including blankets, shoes and socks.”
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As reported, a brush fire broke out in the Norwood section of the Bronx on Saturday night, Nov. 16. As also reported, several brush fires have broken out across the City in recent weeks, amid a drought watch.
Following the recent brush fires, including one in Highbridge, several in Van Cortlandt Park, and two in Van Nest, which appear to have stemmed from a brush fire, as well as wildfires in New Jersey, other parts of the City, and in Upstate New York, New York City Mayor Eric Adams took additional measures on Saturday, Nov. 9 to mitigate the increased risk of such fires amid the historic streak of dry weather in New York City and in the counties upstate that host New York City’s water reservoirs.
As reported, effective Saturday, Nov. 9, Adams said grilling / barbeques were banned in New York City parks while the City remains under drought watch, while smoking and other sources of open flame remain illegal throughout the parks system.
The mayor had previously shared the following reminders with New Yorkers of how they can do their part to conserve water. Some simple tips include:
- reporting open fire hydrants and street leaks to 311;
- not flushing the toilet unnecessarily;
- Taking shorter showers, saving five to seven gallons a minute;
- not runnng the tap while shaving, washing hands, or brushing teeth;
- fixing keaks, since they can waste more than 3,000 gallons per year, according to the EPA;
- running the dishwasher and washing machine only when full;
- installing water-saving fixtures, including low-flow toilets and showerheads, as well as faucet aerators; and
- sweeping driveways and sidewalks clean rather than washing them down with a hose.
For more tips, visit DEP’s Water Savings Tips website.
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One person was injured in a University Heights fire at at 2545 Sedgwick Avenue on Nov. 5. One person died and three were injured in a fire at 2264 Beaumont Avenue in Belmont on Oct. 24, and there was one minor injury reported following a separate Belmont fire at 416 East 187th Street on Oct. 23.
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.”
For some related fire coverage, click here, here, here, and here.
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