Man killed, family injured in Bronx high-rise apartment building fire

Tuesday, February 21, 2023
HIGHBRIDGE, Bronx (WABC) -- One man is dead and three other family members were injured in a fierce fire in the Highbridge section of the Bronx.

The fire broke out just before 10:20 p.m. Monday night on the 1100 block of Ogden Avenue.

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The family was stuck on their balcony as the flames ravaged their apartment on the 24th floor.

A firehouse is situated right across the street from the building.
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Firefighters were able to rescue the family, but unfortunately, at 45-year-old man was pronounced dead at Lincoln Hospital.

A woman, 15-year-old boy, and 11-month-old baby were taken to Harlem Hospital and are expected to recover.



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The fire apparently started in the kitchen, and at this point authorities don't believe the fire is suspicious.

The incident is still under investigation.



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