Post Tagged with: "fire"

Water from a hose shoots out a window in the fire apartment. Credit: Robert Press

5-Alarm Southern Boulevard Fire injures Two, Ties Up Traffic For Hours.

By Robert Press Southern Boulevard below Fordham Road was closed for two hours as firefighters fought a five alarm fire at 2363 Southern Boulevard near East 187th Street. The fire completely destroyed a first floor apartment, and sent two people […]

by · January 2, 2019 · Bulletin Board, News
A firefighter makes his way past the heavy flames that destroyed three homes in Norwood.--Photo by Toby Norwood

Op-Ed: All I Want for Christmas Is the “Fifth Man” Back

Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is to keep New Yorkers safe. And, well, the best way to do that would be to staff all New York City Fire Engines with five firefighters. Currently, about 90% of all FDNY […]

by · December 24, 2018 · Government, News, Op Ed, Opinion
Coat and Clothing Drive for Deadly Belmont Fire Victims

Coat and Clothing Drive for Deadly Belmont Fire Victims

Coat and Clothing Drive for Deadly December 28th Fire Victims will be held today at St. Martin of Tours Church today and Sunday, 9AM to 4PM. 2239 Crotona Avenue (E. 182nd Street/Garden Avenue), Bronx NY 10459.

by · December 30, 2017 · Bulletin Board, Community Events, News
Holiday Tragedy in Belmont; 12 Confirmed Dead

Holiday Tragedy in Belmont; 12 Confirmed Dead

Holiday Tragedy in Belmont; 12 Confirmed Dead, 10 Injured After Fast Moving Fire by David Greene A fast-moving apartment fire between the Christmas and New Year’s holiday has brought unspeakable grief to the Belmont community, after 12 people were killed […]

by · December 29, 2017 · Breaking News, News
The FDNY responded to the blaze with a massive response of manpower, including units from as far away as Manhattan. Photo by David Greene

7 INJURED IN NORWOOD APARTMENT FIRE

7 Injured in Norwood Apartment Fire by David Greene Seven people were injured including four children, after a fast moving fire broke out in a six-story, non-fire proof building on Perry Avenue. A massive response by police and fire officials […]

by · June 20, 2017 · News
Officials say 10 firefighters were injured battling a blaze on College Avenue. Photo by Edwin Soto

Twenty Families Displaced in Claremont Fire

Twenty Families Displaced in Claremont Fire by David Greene Officials say six homes were destroyed as fire tore through a stretch of row-homes in Claremont, The Bronx on Wednesday, March 1. The fire broke out at 1:30 p.m., inside the […]

by · March 5, 2017 · Local News, News
Profile America: Fire Hazard

Profile America: Fire Hazard

Friday, January 13 — Today, when a home is damaged or destroyed by fire, there usually is no question that it was insured against such a common danger. The first fire insurance company in Colonial America was the Friendly Society for […]

by · January 13, 2017 · Profile America
Fire rips through the top-floor of 2854 Briggs Avenue at East 198 Street on Tuesday, December 13. Photo by Jimmy Velez

Elderly Woman, 7 Firefighters Injured in Briggs Avenue Blaze

by David Greene An elderly woman and 7 firefighters were injured when fire ripped through the top floor of one home and extended to at least one other. Fire and rescue personnel were dispatched to the two and-a-half story home […]

by · December 15, 2016 · Local News, News
Southern Boulevard was shutdown Sunday night as firefighter's battled a 3-alarm blaze in Foxhurst.--Photo by Edwin Soto

SENIOR CRITICAL AFTER 3-ALARM FIRE IN FOXHURST

Senior Critical After 3-Alarm Fire in Foxhurst by David Greene An elderly woman remains in critical condition after a 3-alarm fire ripped through the top floor of a 5-story building along Southern Boulevard, in the Foxhurst section of the borough. […]

by · November 28, 2016 · News
Profile America: Fire Hazard

Profile America: Fire Hazard

FIRE HAZARD Profile America — Wednesday, January 6. Today, when a home is damaged or destroyed by fire, there usually is no question that it was insured against such a common danger. The first fire insurance company in Colonial America was the […]

by · January 6, 2016 · Profile America

Bodies Identified as Missing Men from East Village Fire

The NY Times and other media outlets confirm that FDNY firefighters pulled two bodies from the scene of an explosion that demolished three buildings in New York City’s East Village and identifyied them as the men reported missing after the […]

by · March 30, 2015 · News