Fire Erupts in Bronx Apartment Building

January 15, 2026 | Nyc, NY

A fire broke out in apartment 5H on the fifth floor of a six-story multiple dwelling at 894 Rogers Place. Responders reached the all-hands Box 2337 alarm shortly before noon on Jan. 15, with Ladder 31 arriving first at the H-type building.

bn3 - fire in Apartment 5h on 5th Floor of a 6 Story "h" type m/d. l-31 f/t. fire Doubtful Will Hold.

Firefighters brought the flames under control quickly. Details about injuries or the cause are unavailable at this time.

The incident raises concerns about fire safety in aging Bronx structures and may trigger official investigations.

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