6 Hurt In 4-Alarm Blaze In The Bronx
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Five firefighters were hurt battling an extra-alarm blaze in the Mount Eden section of the Bronx on Wednesday afternoon.
#FDNY members are currently on scene of a 4-alarm fire, 1342 College Ave #Bronx. Follow @FDNYalerts for updates pic.twitter.com/mLqc5D1gmB
— FDNY (@FDNY) March 1, 2017
PHOTOS: Firefighters Battle 4-Alarm Blaze In The Bronx
Flames broke out at a two-story residential building at 1342 College Ave. around 1:30 p.m. The fire also impacted five other buildings, officials said.
The fire was raised to four alarms. Two hours later, it was under control.
#FDNY members continue to operate at 4-alarm fire, 1342 College Ave #Bronx pic.twitter.com/UDBDq2Fov0
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FDNY officials said five firefighters and one civilian suffered minor injuries.
Smoke could be seen billowing from the building, and authorities advised people in the area to close their windows.