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FDNY Battles Bronx Basement Blaze in 6-Story Apartment
July 22, 2025 | NEW YORK

Photo by Gary Hearn

Photo by Gary Hearn

Photo by Gary Hearn

Photo by Gary Hearn

Photo by Gary Hearn
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
FDNY crews rushed to a basement fire at 1144 Pelham Parkway South on July 22, 2025. The six-story apartment building filled with smoke as firefighters battled flames in the boiler room. With tight access, barred windows, and heavy heat, teams quickly stretched lines, vented, and knocked down the fire in under 30 minutes. Fast action kept residents safe.