NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) – Several people were fighting for their lives after a fire on the top floor of a Bronx apartment building injured 5 residents on Friday morning, the FDNY said.
The fire broke out around 6:15 a.m. on the sixth floor of a six-story building at 2309 Holland Ave. in the Allerton section. The cause isn't yet known.
The fire increased to two alarms by 6:30 a.m. and to three alarms by 6:40 a.m., according to fire officials. More than 30 FDNY units comprised of over 130 firefighters responded to the scene.
It's not yet clear how the fire started.Citizen App
The Red Cross helps people displaced by the fire.Glenn Schuck
Video shows heavy smoke and fire pouring from a top-floor apartment, with firefighters just feet from the flames.
One person suffered critical injuries, while three more had serious injuries, including one person whose serious injuries were described as life-threatening. A fifth person suffered minor injuries.
The scene remained active at 9 a.m., though the heavy flames appeared extinguished.
Firefighters on the roof of the six-story apartment building.Citizen App
Smoke hovers over Allerton on Friday morning.Citizen App
