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Fire in the Bronx leaves 5 injured

By Jesse Zanger

March 12, 2024 / 1:01 PM EDT / CBS New York

5 injured in Bronx fire

NEW YORK - A fire broke out Tuesday morning in the Soundview section of the Bronx.

The FDNY got the call at 8:45 a.m.

Investigators said the fire was spotted on the top floor of a 3-story home on Gleason Avenue.

The flames were under control in less than an hour.

The FDNY reported five people were taken to the hospital.

According to a fire chief at the scene, two firefighters and three adult residents had minor injuries.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Jesse Zanger

Jesse Zanger is managing editor of CBS New York. Jesse has previously worked for the Fox News Channel and Spectrum News NY1. He covers regional news around the Tri-State Area, with a particular focus on breaking news and extreme weather.