Four firefighters injured in three-alarm fire in Wakefield: FDNY – Bronx Times

Four firefighters suffered minor injuries while responding to a three-alarm fire in the Bronx just after 7 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, according to the FDNY.

When FDNY personnel arrived at 981 East 233rd St. in Wakefield, found heavy smoke and fire that appeared to be concentrated at a sanitary ware store in a row of one-story commercial buildings, although the origins of the fire are under investigation.

The fire quickly spread to other nearby commercial businesses and an adjacent two-family residential building at 4013 Gunther Ave., according to the Department of Buildings. No one was injured, but the agency issued full evacuation orders for all affected buildings. The American Red Cross was on scene to assist residents.

Several propane tanks were removed from the scene, and reports of a roof collapse at one of the buildings could not be confirmed by the FDNY.

“Even though there was significant damage, (responding firefighters) stopped it from doing more damage,” FDNY Deputy Chief Tom Currao said at a press conference after the fire was extinguished.

More than 138 firefighters from 33 units responded to the fire, which was deemed under control at 8:53 a.m.

FDNY firefighters were seen canvassing the area, speaking with nearby residents as they began their investigation. The Buildings Department will determine the structural stability of the affected buildings.