Cause of Apartment Fire in Mott Haven, Bronx That Injured 5 People Remains Under Investigation
THE BRONX, NEW YORK (April 27, 2027) – At least five people were injured in a Mott Haven, Bronx apartment fire at 345 Cypress Ave.
New York City officials are saying that the fire took place around 2 PM on Easter Day. Firefighters were called to the six-story building after the fire spread to the top floor.
Roughly 180 firefighters and EMS responded to the fire. Two firefighters and three residents of the building sustained injuries.
The victims were in the middle of enjoying a family Easter dinner when they were evacuated. The source of the fire remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Bronx Apartment Fires
Residential fires remain one of the leading causes of preventable injury and death across New York. According to the NFSA, “the U.S. averages about 88,600 apartment building fires each year for the past ten years (2013-2022). In the 1980s, the U.S. averaged about 110,600 apartment building fires per year.” There are a number of common causes of residential fires.
- Many apartment fires are the results of cooking accidents.
- Fires may be the result of space heaters that are left too close to flammable materials.
- A fire could start because of some type of electrical malfunction in a building.
Property owners have a legal obligation to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. This must be done for the protection of all people on a property whose presence is reasonably foreseeable. If a property owner has actual or constructive notice of a dangerous condition on their property, they must take action. In particular, there are a number of ways that a property owner can help prevent apartment fires.
- Apartment owners should ensure that their building is compliant with all fire codes.
- Apartment owners should ensure that no exits in an apartment are obstructed.
- Apartment owners should ensure that all of the sprinklers and smoke alarms in their building are in working order.
When a property owner fails to protect the residence from a dangerous condition, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Any person injured in a residential fire may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a personal injury claim. A personal injury claim can help accident victims recover many of the economic and non-economic damages that they suffer.
Getting Legal Help for Apartment Fires
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Mott Haven apartment fire. It is our sincere hope that all the victims will be able to make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the NYFD.
Have you or someone you care about been injured in a residential fire in New York? You may have legal recourse. Our team of premises liability attorneys is here to assist you in any way that we can. We are committed to helping victims get the support and justice that they are entitled to under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any other type of assistance, we are here to support your needs. You can contact us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
