24 Apr 2018 | 12:17 PM UTC
US: Major fire in The Bronx (New York) April 24
Major fire breaks out around 05:30 (local time) April 24 in the Fordham area of The Bronx (NYC)
Event
A major fire broke out in The Bronx (New York City) around 05:30 (local time) on Tuesday, April 24. The fire is believed to have started at a laundromat at 316 East 194 Street, near the Fordham University campus, before spreading to at least six other businesses. Firefighting efforts were ongoing as of 08:00. No causalities have been reported.
Advice
Individuals are advised to avoid the area until the situation normalizes and to adhere to any instructions issued by local authorities.
