Fireplace within the Bronx follows stories of explosion at condominium constructing in Norwood

NORWOOD, Bronx (WABC) — FDNY crews are battling a big fireplace at an condominium constructing within the Norwood part of the Bronx that has injured at the least 5 individuals.

Two persons are listed in important situation, officers mentioned.

The fireplace was reported on the third ground of a constructing at 374 East 209th St. shortly after midday. It reached 5 alarms simply earlier than 2 p.m.

There isn’t a phrase on what sparked the hearth, however the preliminary name got here in as a lithium-ion battery explosion, although authorities haven’t confirmed that.

This story shall be up to date as extra data turns into obtainable.

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