12.30.25 | Allerton, Bronx - Shortly after 3am the Bronx dispatch office began receiving numerous calls reporting fire with people trapped at 1166 Burke Avenue within the NYCHA Eastchester Gardens complex. Upon arrival, units discovered a fire on the 4th floor and transmitted a 10-75. Companies were forced to deal with an extremely long hand-stretch, but were able to quickly contain the flames. Unfortunately, one person was found deceased in the fire apartment. No other injuries were reported. #

24K views · 1.4K reactions | “Fire, EMS and dispatch did an extraordinary job rescuing a number of civilians including an incredible roof rope rescue on the 20th floor. I cannot emphasize enough the extraordinary work of our members in unbelievably dangerous conditions,” said Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh on the efforts by FDNY members at 3-alarm fire at 429 East 52nd Street in Manhattan on Saturday, November 5th. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY) | Facebook