FDNY Updates Fatal Fifth Alarm

Photo by David Burns/@FD4D1st Deputy Commissioner Daniel Flynn

Photo by David Burns/@FD4DChief of Fire Operations Kevin Woods

Photo by David Burns/@FD4DFDNY Captain John Hunt details initial on scene operations

Photo by David Burns/@FD4DFire scene
Bronx (NY) Today, FDNY officials provided an update on the ongoing investigation into the fatal 5-alarm fire that took place at 660 East 187 Street on Tuesday. Two people were killed in the fire and 11 people, including five firefighters, were hospitalized following the blaze, FDNY officials said. 1st Deputy Commissioner and Chief of Fire Operations Kevin Woods brief the members of the media. The key messaging from the FDNY is “close the door and make a plan” “Always know how to escape” said 1st Deputy Commissioner Daniel Flynn.