1-year-old boy killed in Bronx apartment fire; 2 other toddlers in critical condition

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1-year-old boy killed in Bronx apartment fire; 2 other toddlers in critical condition
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A 1-year-old child was killed, and at least seven other people were injured in a fire at an apartment building at 2609 Bainbridge Ave. in Fordham, the Bronx.

A 1-year-old child was killed, and at least seven other people were injured in a fire at an apartment building in the Bronx on Monday.

FDNY officials say the fire broke out just before 3:40 p.m. at a six-story apartment building at 2609 Bainbridge Ave. and East 193rd and 194th streets in the Fordham section. They say there was fire reported on the second floor of the building. A 1-year-old boy was among five civilians injured in the fire. He was later pronounced dead at St. Barnabas Hospital.

Two other children, toddlers ages 1 to 2 years old, are in critical condition. One adult civilian was also seriously injured and taken to a nearby hospital, and another suffered minor injuries and refused medical attention. More than 20 units, and 79 fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene. Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover?

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