Blaze Erupts in 16-Story Bronx Apartment Building, Prompting Major Response

March 08, 2026 | Nyc, NY

A fire broke out in apartment 5H of a 16-story multiple-dwelling building at 530 East 137th St. on March 8 at 1:17 p.m., triggering an all-hands emergency response under Box 2141. The 50x75-foot structure led to a 10-77 signal, bringing in additional firefighters to battle the flames. No injuries have been reported so far, and investigators are working to determine the cause.

fire in Apartment 5h of a 16-story 50x75 Multiple Dwelling.

Emergency teams successfully extinguished the blaze, with more information expected as the investigation proceeds.

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