Bronx Apartment Fire Displaces Hundreds and Injures Eight

A massive five-alarm blaze fueled by strong winds destroyed the top floor of a six-story building, leaving over 250 residents without homes.

The fire broke out early Friday morning on the top floor of a six-story apartment building at 2910 Wallace Avenue in the Bronx.
Eight people sustained minor injuries, including five firefighters and three civilians, with one civilian declining hospital treatment.
Heavy winds spread the fire through the building's cockloft, making it too dangerous for firefighters to remain inside, forcing them to battle the flames externally.
Approximately 250 residents, including 57 children, were displaced, with temporary shelters set up at local schools and support provided by the Red Cross and NYC Emergency Management.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with some residents reporting prior heating issues in the building.