A five-alarm fire broke out in the Bronx, severely impacting multiple businesses, including a restaurant on Jerome Avenue. With over 200 firefighters deployed, challenges arose due to the building's complex structure, particularly the fire's location in the cockloft, which posed risks for crews battling the blaze. No injuries were reported, although an illegally parked car obstructed fire access to a hydrant, underscoring ongoing issues with fire response accessibility. March has already seen various major fires across New York City, prompting reminders about fire prevention and safety.
FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito highlighted the challenges faced by firefighting crews due to the building renovations, stating, "It's just a wide open space, and the fire extends, and now we have significant risk to the firefighters of that ceiling collapsing while they're inside."
Officials reported that illegally parked cars can significantly delay firefighting efforts, as evidenced by a car blocking a hydrant during this fire that resulted in a court summons.
This year has seen an uptick in major fires in New York City, with the Red Cross assisting 113 people due to 21 fires in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens in just March.
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