Fire in built environment
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Event title
United States - Fire burns at animal hospital in Fordham, the Bronx; no injuries
Source
Severity
Mid
Event date (UTC)
2025-03-28 04:48:52
Last update (UTC)
2025-03-28 04:48:52
Area range
Local event
Address/Affected area(s)
Bronx, New York, NY
Crews battled a fast-moving fire at an animal hospital in the Bronx on Thursday.The fire broke out around 8:40 p.m. at 18 East Kingsbridge Rd. Between Jerome Avenue and Morris Avenue in the Fordham section.FDNY officials say there was fire on the first floor of the three-story building.Over 20 units and more than 100 fire personnel reported to the scene to help put out the fire.No one was injured, and it appeared that crews were able to get all the animals out safely.The fire was placed under control just after 10 p.m.There's no word yet on the cause of the fire.