News12 New York
N12 Originals
Numbers & Links
Local
Crime
Weather
NYC Politics
Rebuilding The Bronx
Vote 2026: Bronx primary election
Article 108468 Thumbnail

Space heater to blame for fire that injured several people at NYCHA building

More than 100 firefighters battled flames that ripped through a NYCHA apartment building on University Avenue Wednesday morning.

News 12 Staff

•

Mar 27, 2019, 6:14 AM

•

Updated

Share:

Top Stories

01:40
BXJonatan6625_2026-06-25-06-09-47

Bus shelter smashed on Prospect Avenue

01:31
IMG 4271

More clouds today & rain expected tonight in the Bronx

01:45
BXrebuild625_2026-06-25-07-14-41

Historic Bronx post office to become Hostos academic hub

00:22
5AFerry Point Park Rape ArrestST_2026-06-25-05-48-25

Arrest made in Ferry Point Park rape

00:19
5A3rd Ave SlashingST_2026-06-25-05-48-44

Man slashed in the face outside Mott Haven restaurant

00:19
police investigation police lights mon copy

Man injured in Clason Point slashing

01:50
randallaveshooting10pZC_2026-06-24-22-13-15

Exclusive: 50-year-old man pleads for help after being shot in Clason Point

01:18
jayzpopuppreviewCM_2026-06-24-22-31-20

Roc Nation unveils pop-up event honoring Jay-Z's career, 30th anniversary of debut album

02:07
policemisconductprobeCM_2026-06-24-17-13-07

Federal, NYPD investigators search homes of current and former top police officials

00:20
ferrypointparkrape10pZC_2026-06-24-22-15-03

Man wanted for sexually assaulting teen girl inside Ferry Point Park

00:29
E187thStshootingID12PZC_2026-06-24-13-49-33

Police release identity of 21-year-old man fatally shot in the head in Belmont

01:53
BX5PMRIDESHARE_2026-06-24-17-47-59

Bronx man says he was chased and attacked after dispute over car

02:33
LINDSAY5PMELECTIONS_2026-06-24-17-55-58

Mamdani-backed congressional candidates score major primary victories

01:07
BXCalixtonoon624_2026-06-24-12-39-41

Man accused of attacking two teens with a scalpel in Fordham

02:19
briberyarrestCM_2026-06-24-17-12-45

Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams, 3 others charged in federal bribery probe

Vote 2026

Vote 2026: Bronx primary results

Vote 2026

Who won? New York primary election results from across the region

00:28
5A NYPD Cars Crash into Each Other ST_2026-06-24-05-51-01

Four NYPD officers hospitalized after patrol cars collide in Kingsbridge Heights

01:42
BKGalindo624_2026-06-24-06-57-25

House of Goal to bring World Cup celebration to Brooklyn

01:38
Screenshot 2026-06-23 232505

Soundview man says neighbor has repeatedly exposed himself in their hallway

App StoreGoogle Play Store

info

Newsletter

Send Photos/Videos

Contact

About Us

News Team

News 12 New York

follow us

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

more resources

Optimum Corporate

Optimum Service

Advertise on News 12

Careers

Content Removal Policy

© 2026 N12N, LLC

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Ad Choices