Over 200 firefighters battle a four-alarm fire as flames rip through upper floors
A massive fire erupted in a 17-storey residential building in New York City’s Bronx area, engulfing the upper two floors and several apartments. Authorities declared the blaze a four-alarm fire, prompting an urgent large-scale emergency response.
More than 200 firefighters and emergency personnel rushed to the scene to contain the inferno. Dramatic video footage circulating on social media showed towering flames and thick smoke billowing from the top floors of the high-rise.
Officials have not yet confirmed the cause of the fire, and investigations are ongoing. According to preliminary reports, no immediate casualties or injuries have been confirmed, though officials expect more details as rescue assessments continue.
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson stated that a reception center has been established for affected families to provide temporary shelter and essential support services.
