Fire marshals are continuing to investigate the cause of an early morning five-alarm fire that ripped through five Kingsbridge businesses and left one person injured on Wednesday, according to the FDNY.
At around 3:30 this morning, the FDNY was called to 228 West 231st Street in the Bronx for a fire in several businesses. It was quickly elevated to a five-alarm fire. pic.twitter.com/mPnjXtguON
— FDNY (@FDNY) December 13, 2023
The FDNY responded to a call regarding the fire at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Dec. 13 with 44 units consisting of 200 fire and EMS personnel, according to Assistant Chief Thomas Currao. The fire is believed to have started at the Cold Cut City Bunny Deli, located at 228 West 231st St., and spread to four neighboring businesses.
While speaking to the media on Wednesday, Currao said responding personnel initially tried an interior attack, but was forced to change their tactics.
“We had to transition due to the volume and body of fire and its extension to an exterior attack,” he said. “There are multiple ceilings in a lot of these stores and occupancies. Multiple ceilings have been put up over time. It takes a lot of time to get at the fire and knock it down.”
The fire was under control at approximately 7:48 a.m., according to FDNY.
One civilian was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation, Currao said.
Council Member Eric Dinowitz, who represents Kinsgridge, visited the scene after the FDNY had extinguished the blaze.
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