"The fire broke out around 1:32 p.m. at 660 E. 187th St., between Belmont Avenue and Cambreleng Avenue, in a five-story mixed-use building."
"According to FDNY Chief of Fire Operations Kevin Woods, firefighters encountered heavy fire on the first floor upon arrival."
"Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson said displaced residents have been connected with the American Red Cross for emergency housing and support services."
"New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera said in a statement that the building must be vacated due to the extent of the damage from the fire."
A five-alarm fire erupted in the Bronx's Little Italy, claiming two lives and injuring eleven others. The fire started at 660 E. 187th St. and quickly spread through a five-story building. Firefighters faced heavy flames and structural collapses, complicating rescue efforts. The building, over 100 years old and not fireproof, housed commercial businesses and residential apartments. Displaced residents received assistance from the American Red Cross, while officials noted this was the second major fire in the Belmont neighborhood in weeks.
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