Firefighters
doused a four-alarm fire that spread through an apartment building in the
Fordham section of the Bronx early this morning.
The
fast-moving fire started on the first floor of the building at 2230 Grand
Concourse before it spread to the top floors. Over 168 firefighters and EMS
personal responded to the scene.
A firefighter
was injured and dozens of residents were evacuated.
The fire was
placed under control around 5 a.m.
The cause of
the fire remains under investigation.
The fire department is assessing the extent of the damage. There is a vacate order from the Department of Buildings for the affected units.
The Red Cross says it has provided affected families with emergency housing and financial assistance.