Firefighters battle 5-alarm fire at building in the Bronx

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Monday, October 2, 2017
Firefighters battling 5-alarm fire in the Bronx
Lucy Yang has the latest developments from the Bronx.

SOUNDVIEW, Bronx (WABC) -- Firefighters battled a 5-alarm fire in the Bronx on Sunday afternoon

The fire broke out on 1486 Watson Avenue in the Soundview section.

Drone video shows the fire from overhead:

The fire started on the top floor of a residential building, the FDNY said.

The smoke from the fire was so intense, the Health Department warned people in the area to close their windows and limit outdoor activity.