Bronx high-rise apartment fire injures six people

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A high-rise apartment fire in the Bronx has left at least six people injured. The incident occurred at 1773 Vyse Avenue in Crotona Park East around 4:30 PM on Tuesday.

Firefighters from the FDNY responded to the six-story building as flames engulfed the structure. Among those hospitalized, one woman sustained serious injuries. An investigation into the cause of the fire is currently ongoing.

Entities

American Red Cross · Bronx · FDNY · Greenport

Sources

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