5 Firefighters Hurt Battling Recycling Plant Fire In The Bronx
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Firefighters battled a stubborn recycling plant fire overnight in the Bronx.
Flames broke out around 12:30 a.m. Thursday near East 136th Street and Walnut Avenue in the Port Morris section.
The 3-alarm fire at 900 East 136 St #Bronx has been placed under control. Five non life-threatening injuries have been reported. pic.twitter.com/BCtyvgijUh
— FDNY (@FDNY) June 27, 2019
It took crews more than three hours to get the fire under control.
#FDNY members continue to operate on scene this morning of a 3-alarm fire, 900 E 136 St #Bronx. Currently 4 non life-threatening injuries have been reported. pic.twitter.com/caqT8M8sWH
— FDNY (@FDNY) June 27, 2019
At least five firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries. No civilians were hurt.
#FDNY members are operating on scene of a 2-alarm fire, 900 East 136 St #Bronx. There are currently 2 non life-threatening injuries reported. pic.twitter.com/Khu3Bxs7D7
— FDNY (@FDNY) June 27, 2019
The cause of the blaze is under investigation.