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3 firefighters hurt as blaze in the Bronx rips through strip of businesses

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June 20, 2024

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3 firefighters hurt as blaze in the Bronx rips through strip of businesses

MELROSE, Bronx (WABC) — A fire ripped through a strip of businesses in the Bronx and at least three firefighters were treated for injuries.

The blaze broke out on Third Avenue on a strip that houses a Dunkin Donuts and other stores.

It is unclear where the fire actually first sparked.

The flames tore through at least five other locations on the block, including a Chinese food restaurant, a smoke shop, furniture store and a 99 Cent store.

Poor air quality conditions due to Thursday’s heat have been compounded in the Melrose area as smoke from the doused flames billowed into the neighborhood.

“Given the weather today with the humidity, the smoke is not lifting. We advise all the residents all the residents in the area to keep their window closed. We advise all the residents in the area to keep their windows closed,” FDNY Assistant Chief Kevin Brennan said.

At least three fire fighters suffered minor injuries.

EMS crews were also on the scene. Division Chief Mark Bonilla said fire and smoke conditions could have been far worse if temperatures were warmer.

“These are some of the things that obviously our members go through while battling these types of fires. We have three injured firefighters. Minor injuries, they were treated and will be transported to area hospitals. We had over 45 EMS personnel on the scene. We usually rotate the members out, due to the extreme conditions,” he said.

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