NYC inferno tears through four buildings, partially collapsing one as fireball lights up dark sky
Published 21 mins agoFour buildings were heavily damaged and one partially collapsed when a raging fire erupted in the Bronx early Wednesday, authorities say.
The fire erupted at a four-story building on East 143rd Street at Willis Avenue in Mott Haven around 2:45 a.m. and quickly escalated to three alarms as it spread to adjacent buildings. Nearly 140 fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene, officials said. One firefighter suffered a minor injury. No civilian injuries were reported.
Vacate orders were issued for all four affected buildings, which were the site of a separate fire in October 2021.
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