Five-Alarm Bronx Fire Critically Injures Firefighter, Hospitalizes 13

A five-alarm fire broke out on Sunday evening in a multi-family home on Devoe Terrace in the Bronx, critically injuring one FDNY firefighter and hospitalizing over a dozen others, including two residents and several emergency responders. The fire quickly engulfed the residence and spread to neighboring houses, with neighbors helping evacuate residents, including those requiring assistance with scooters and walkers. Lithium-ion batteries, possibly from motorized scooters, were found at the scene, and fire officials are investigating whether they caused the blaze, though no definitive cause has been determined. The fire was difficult to extinguish due to its rapid spread and location at the front of the building. The Red Cross is assisting displaced residents. Authorities continue their investigation into the cause while monitoring the condition of those injured.