Breaking: Fire Breaks Out in 16-Story Bronx High-Rise Apartment Building

March 08, 2026 | Nyc, NY

A fire erupted in apartment 5H on the fifth floor of a 16-story multiple dwelling at 530 East 137th Street in the Bronx. Emergency responders rushed to the scene around 1:18 p.m. on March 8 after reports of the blaze in the 50x75-foot structure.

fire in Apartment 5h on the 5th Floor of a 16-story 50x75 Multiple Dwelling.

Information regarding injuries, the cause of the fire, or the scope of damage is not yet available. Authorities anticipate conducting a standard investigation into the incident.

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