Man killed, another injured in apartment fire in the Bronx: NYPD
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – A man was killed and another was injured in an apartment fire in the Bronx late Thursday, according to the NYPD.
The fire broke out on Beaumont Avenue close to midnight. A 34-year-old man was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.
Ernesto Salaam, the super of the apartment complex, told PIX11 News that the 34-year-old tenant who died was a delivery driver named Michael.
A 56-year-old man was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi for smoke inhalation. Antwon Carter, a neighbor, said he saw the man hanging out a window as smoke billowed from the 3rd floor.
At least 10 people were displaced, according to authorities. Two firefighters were also injured, the FDNY said.
Hazmat crews were seen placing a battery inside a black bin surrounded by flame retardant, but it's not confirmed if that was the cause of the fire.
The fire marshal is investigating the cause. The fire was put under control around 12:40 a.m. Friday, according to the FDNY.
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