5-alarm fire in New York City leaves at least 60 injured


Over 60 people were hurt Sunday, including 32 with “life-threatening injuries,” when a five-alarm fire ignited at a Bronx apartment complex, the Fire Department of New York said.

The fire broke out on the third floor of the 19-story Twin Parks North West complex in the West Bronx around 11 a.m., officials said. A five-alarm fire is the largest response to a blaze. The fire department, which said there were over 200 members responding to the scene, said the fire was under control as of 1:27 p.m. ET.

FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro told reporters there are 63 people injured, 32 of whom were taken to local hospitals with “life-threatening injuries.” There were nine people with serious injuries. Officials said most of the injuries came from people suffering from smoke inhalation.





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