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3 people injured in fire on Morris Park Avenue in Van Nest 

According to the FDNY, the fire started just before 9 p.m. at 654 Morris Park Avenue between Victor Street and Union Port Road.

Brittany Cadet

Apr 23, 2026, 5:14 AM

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A fire ripped through a building on Morris Park Avenue Wednesday night, sending three people to the hospital.

According to the FDNY, the fire started just before 9 p.m. at 654 Morris Park Avenue between Victor Street and Union Port Road.

The flames took almost 80 firefighters and EMS workers to battle the fire, getting it under control in about 40 minutes.

A total of three people were hurt and all of them were rushed to the hospital. One person is in critical condition, another in serious condition, and the other is stable recovering from minor injuries. It is not clear what exactly those injuries are.

At this hour, the FDNY says the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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