2 People Killed In 3-Alarm NYC Building Fire, FDNY Says

NEW YORK CITY — Two people were killed following a three-alarm fire Wednesday morning that quickly spread to a neighboring Buddhist temple, FDNY officials said.

The blaze started in a building on Anthony Ave. in the Bronx around 6 a.m., the FDNY said.

The fire quickly escalated to a three-alarm response. The blaze quickly spread to two buildings, including a nearby Buddhist temple, the FDNY said.

When firefighters entered the building they found a man in his 40s dead. A man believed to be between 60 and 80 was found unresponsive in the same building.

The second victim was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

More than 130 firefighters and EMS personnel responded to the blaze.

It took about two hours for the fire to be put under control.

FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito said the response was hampered by a sedan parked near the closest fire hydrant.

“This was a very dangerous operation for our firefighters,” he added.

Fire marshals will determine what caused the fire.

This is a developing story. This post may be updated.