Wind-driven fire sends heavy smoke, flames shooting from Bronx apartment

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, The Bronx (WABC) -- A raging fire in the Bronx caused heavy smoke and flames to shoot out of the top floor of a six-story apartment building on 135 West 183rd St. in University Heights.

The four-alarm fire spread to two additional apartments and into the space above the ceiling.
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The FDNY was on the scene with ladder trucks, trying to put out the flames.



Two minor injuries were reported.
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It is unclear what caused the fire, but officials believe the flames were driven by heavy winds.

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