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2 firefighters hurt in massive building fire in Crotona Park East

The incident happened around 3 a.m. at the building located between 173rd Street and Southern Boulevard.

Christine Amante

Aug 11, 2025, 5:26 AM

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Officials say two firefighters were injured after a fire burned through an apartment building in Crotona Park East early this morning.

The incident happened around 3 a.m. at the building located between 173rd Street and Southern Boulevard.

The FDNY says a call was reported for smoke from an apartment.

A total of 25 units responded to the scene.

The fire was placed under control around 4:30 a.m.

No injuries were reported.

The Red Cross says they are aiding 9 people who have been displaced by the fire.

Any residents displaced by the fire who did not connect with Red Cross responders while they were on scene should call 877-REDCROSS (option 1) for assistance.

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