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On Wednesday morning, September 23, 2026, a fatal two-alarm fire broke out in a six-story residential apartment building located at 1484 Montgomery Avenue, near West 175th Street, in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx, New York.

• Casualties and Injuries: One person was discovered dead inside the building. At least 10 to 12 others sustained injuries, including several responding firefighters. Among the most critically injured was a 31-year-old man who jumped from the upper floors of the burning structure in a desperate attempt to escape the flames; he was found unconscious on the ground suffering from severe burns and impact trauma and was rushed to the hospital in critical but stable condition.

• The Response and Spread: The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) received initial emergency calls around 7:45 a.m. The blaze originated on the fourth floor and quickly spread to adjacent apartments, extended to the floors above, and reached into the building’s cockloft (the space between the top ceiling and roof). Strong drafts from open doors and windows reportedly accelerated the spread of heavy smoke and fire. More than 140 firefighters and EMS personnel responded to the scene, bringing the blaze under control shortly before 10:00 a.m.

• Displacement and Building Conditions: The fire displaced at least 59 residents, with the American Red Cross responding to provide emergency shelter, food, and clothing. City officials noted that the residential building had approximately 150 open Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) violations prior to the fire.

• Investigation: The FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention issued summonses on-site (including towing a vehicle blocking a nearby hydrant), and FDNY fire marshals launched an investigation into the exact cause of the blaze.