10 Feb 2023 | 03:49 AM UTC
US: Emergency personnel responding to commercial structure fire in Morris Heights, The Bronx, New York City, N.Y., late Feb. 9
Emergency personnel responding to structure fire in The Bronx, New York City, N.Y., US, late Feb. 9. Tight security, disruptions likely.
Event
Emergency personnel are responding to a structure fire at the C Town Supermarkets at 1750 University Heights in Morris Heights, The Bronx, New York City, New York, late Feb. 9. The fire broke out at approximately 17:30; authorities have deployed more than 100 firefighters to the five-alarm blaze and are asking the public to avoid the area. Reports indicate that at least one nearby building has been evacuated. The cause of the blaze is not immediately clear; at least two people have been injured.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely as authorities extinguish the fire; disruptions to the Interborough Rapid Transit (IRT) Jerome Avenue line are possible. Lingering disruptions are possible after crews extinguish the fire as investigations and recovery operations continue.
Advice
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Check for transport disruptions and seek alternative routes if necessary. Consider remaining indoors if heavy smoke is in the area, especially if you suffer from respiratory illness, such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water.
