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27 March 2026
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FDNY firehouse in the Bronx catches fire; 14 firefighters injured, USA
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Early Friday morning, 27 March 2026, the Fire Department New York (FDNY) responded to a 3-alarm fire at Engine 79 in the Bronx, bringing more than 160 firefighters and EMS personnel to the scene. During the incident, members operating inside the firehouse encountered fire on the first floor that extended to the apparatus floor and up the stairwell, trapping firefighters on the second floor.
"This morning, one of our firefighters identified the fire and immediately alerted everyone in the building, giving members the opportunity to get out and call for additional help," said Fire Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore. "Members on the second floor who could not access the stairway did exactly what we ask the public to do. They sheltered in place in a room, closed the door behind them, and waited for assistance. That action bought them time and allowed for their safe removal."
"About 6am, members became aware of a fire on the first floor that extended to the apparatus and up the stairwell, making egress difficult for those on the upper floors," said Chief of Department John Esposito. "Ladder 56 arrived quickly and removed members from the second floor using portable and aerial ladders. This incident escalated to a third alarm, and the fire has since been brought under control."
Fourteen firefighters sustained minor injuries, with several transported to area hospitals for evaluation. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
FDNY officials are coordinating to relocate companies and maintain fire operations in the surrounding neighbourhood while the firehouse undergoes repairs.
Sources: The Fire Department New York (FDNY)
"This morning, one of our firefighters identified the fire and immediately alerted everyone in the building, giving members the opportunity to get out and call for additional help," said Fire Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore. "Members on the second floor who could not access the stairway did exactly what we ask the public to do. They sheltered in place in a room, closed the door behind them, and waited for assistance. That action bought them time and allowed for their safe removal."
"About 6am, members became aware of a fire on the first floor that extended to the apparatus and up the stairwell, making egress difficult for those on the upper floors," said Chief of Department John Esposito. "Ladder 56 arrived quickly and removed members from the second floor using portable and aerial ladders. This incident escalated to a third alarm, and the fire has since been brought under control."
Fourteen firefighters sustained minor injuries, with several transported to area hospitals for evaluation. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
FDNY officials are coordinating to relocate companies and maintain fire operations in the surrounding neighbourhood while the firehouse undergoes repairs.
Sources: The Fire Department New York (FDNY)
