[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/one-person-seriously-injured-in-fordham-bronx-fire\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/one-person-seriously-injured-in-fordham-bronx-fire\/","headline":"One Person Seriously Injured in Fordham, Bronx Fire","name":"One Person Seriously Injured in Fordham, Bronx Fire","description":"Arson Suspected as Cause of Major Injury Fire at Store in Fordham, Bronx FORDHAM, BRONX (August 13, 2026) – At least one man was severely injured in a Fordham, Bronx fire at a store on 4 West 183rd Street. New York City officials are saying that the incident occurred around 10:10 PM on Tuesday night. […]","datePublished":"2026-08-13","dateModified":"2026-08-14","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/author\/esinger\/#Person","name":"lawyertime","url":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/author\/esinger\/","identifier":10,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c1a690c891bd23cfb9c02539ffa2840999f86b280f0dca462a4d5c8a24660915?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c1a690c891bd23cfb9c02539ffa2840999f86b280f0dca462a4d5c8a24660915?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Gersowitz, Libo & Korek PC","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/logo2@1X.png","url":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/logo2@1X.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/fire-accident.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/fire-accident.jpg","height":1067,"width":1600},"url":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/one-person-seriously-injured-in-fordham-bronx-fire\/","about":["Accidents"],"wordCount":446,"articleBody":"Arson Suspected as Cause of Major Injury Fire at Store in Fordham, BronxFORDHAM, BRONX (August 13, 2026) – At least one man was severely injured in a Fordham, Bronx fire at a store on 4 West 183rd Street.New York City officials are saying that the incident occurred around 10:10 PM on Tuesday night. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene after getting reports of a fire.A 33-year-old man sustained severe burns to his face and body before he was rushed to NYC Health + Hospitals\/Jacobi. Officials initially believed that an e-bike may have triggered the deli fire.They are also looking into the possibility that it may have been caused by arson. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.Liability for Fordham, Bronx FiresResidential fires remain one of the leading causes of preventable injury and death across New York and the United States. According to the National Fire Protection Association, \u201cIn 2024, local fire departments responded to an estimated 1.38 million fires in the United States. These fires caused an estimated 3,920 civilian fire deaths and 11,780 reported civilian fire injuries. The property damage caused by these fires was estimated at $19 billion.\u201d Property owners should take several measures to protect against fires.Property owners should abide by all fire and building codes.Property owners should ensure smoke detectors are in working order.Property owners should conduct routine maintenance inspections on their electrical systems.Property owners should have adequate fire suppression systems.If a property owner has actual or constructive notice of a dangerous condition on their property, they must take action. Failing to take action to protect against a foreseeable risk of injury could be construed as negligence. Any person injured in a New York City fire may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a civil claim. A personal injury attorney can examine the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.Getting Legal Help After Bronx FiresWe at\u00a0GLK Law\u00a0extend our best wishes to the victim of this Fordham, Bronx fire. It is our sincere hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. Any person who may have more information should reach out to the NYPD. Steps need to be taken to prevent similar incidents.Have you or a loved one been injured in a Fordham fire? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here for you. We care deeply about ensuring accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance, we are here for you. You are always welcome to reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"One Person Seriously Injured in Fordham, Bronx Fire","item":"https:\/\/www.lawyertime.com\/one-person-seriously-injured-in-fordham-bronx-fire\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]