Firefighters are still working to subdue a harrowing five-alarm fire that broke out at a Bronx supermarket Sunday morning.
Fire officials say the massive blaze broke out at a supermarket located at 2096 Grand Concourse just before 10:45 a.m. on March 5. Units arrived to find lithium-ion batteries in flames from several e-bikes parked at the location, although it was not immediately clear whether they were the cause of the fire.
First responders were hindered by a double roof, part of which eventually caved in as the fire raged on. A mayday was eventually called and a short time later, firefighters working inside the building were evacuated — as were residents of nearby apartments, who could be seen spilling out onto the streets with their children and pets.Firefighters were faced with heavy smoke and flames.
It is not immediately clear if Sunday’s fire caused any injuries. However, at least three firefighters could be seen being loaded into ambulances at the scene.with amNewYork Metro last week, Chief Fire Marshal Daniel Flynn discussed the deadly dangers of lithium-ion batteries — and the death toll they’re leaving in their wake. The chief said more than 200 fires relating to the dangerous devices — a were investigated in 2022.
These fires start quickly, grow rapidly, offer little time to escape, consume everything in their path, and are very difficult to extinguish, Kavanagh said.This story is developing. Check back for updates.
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