Five-Alarm Bronx Fire Injures Four Emergency Responders

Two significant fires occurred in New York City recently, one in East Harlem and the other in the Bronx. The East Harlem fire started early Tuesday morning at an apartment building involving a lithium-ion battery, with no reported injuries and 106 firefighters responding. Meanwhile, a five-alarm fire broke out Sunday evening at a multifamily home on Devoe Terrace in the Bronx, injuring three firefighters—one critically—and an EMS member. Nearly 200 fire and EMS personnel responded to the Bronx fire, which spread to neighboring homes and is still under investigation. FDNY Fire Marshals are actively investigating the origins of both fires, with operations ongoing to fully control the Bronx blaze. These incidents highlight the challenges faced by emergency responders in the city, with investigations continuing into the causes of both fires.