At Least 12 Hurt In Suspicious Fire
A suspicious third-alarm fire that tore through two Bronx homes prompted “heroic” fire rescues as residents leapt for their lives from windows
Eyewitness News is told the fire broke out inside one multi-family home at 4057 Lowerre Place, in the borough’s Williamsbridge section, and spread to the house next door.
Flames could be seen shooting out of three first floor windows when firefighters arrived just before 2 a.m. this morning.
An infant and woman were rescued from the flames in what one fire official described as “heroic efforts.”
Other residents leapt from the rear windows to safety. One resident sustained a broken ankle from jumping out the window.
Officials say in all, four residents and eight firefighters were treated. All the injuries were non-life threatening.
Fire marshals are investigating the cause of the fire, which is being considered suspicious. Read more..
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