Fire rips through Marble Hill apartment building; 3 firefighters among 4 injured

The FDNY says the fire broke out 12:12 a.m. Monday at 18 Jacobus Place in apartments 6E and 6D.

Brittany Cadet and Christine Amante

Jul 7, 2025, 9:14 AM

Updated 2 hr ago

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A three-alarm fire ripped through an apartment building in Marble Hill overnight.
The FDNY says the fire broke out 12:12 a.m. Monday at 18 Jacobus Place in apartments 6E and 6D. The fire then spread to the attic.
Officials say four people were hurt, including three firefighters. Fire officials say the heat played a role in the firefighters' injuries. Another person was injured on scene but refused medical attention. They are all expected to be OK.
It took firefighters two hours to get the flames under control.
Officials are working to figure out the cause of the fire.
The Red Cross says its team is working to connect with the affected residents to provide assistance.