One Person Critically Injured in Pelham Parkway, Bronx Apartment Fire After Being Rescued From Top Floor
BRONX, NEW YORK (August 10, 2025) – At least two people were injured in a Pelham Parkway apartment fire at a six-story building on Bronx Park East and Thwaites Pl.
New York City officials are saying that the fire began around 1 PM on Friday. Firefighters enter the building in search of people who needed to be rescued.
They discovered a man who appeared to be in his 50s and was unconscious on the top floor. He was transported to Jacoby Hospital and listed in critical condition.
One other person sustained injuries that were considered to be more moderate. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Liability for New York City Apartment Fires
Many people are injured in residential fires each year. According to data from the US Fire Administration, there were 344,000 fires across the United States in 2023 alone. These incidents resulted in 2890 deaths and 10,400 injuries. These incidents also caused over $11 billion in financial losses. There are numerous causes of residential fires.
- Cooking accidents
- Electrical fires
- Lit candles
- Space heaters
Property owners in New York have a legal obligation to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. This includes abiding by all fire regulations and taking proactive steps to prevent fires. Even when fires are not preventable, their damage can be mitigated through the implementation of certain measures.
- Certain buildings will need to have fire escapes.
- Apartments will need to have functional smoke detectors.
- Illuminated fire escapes can help move people to safety after a fire.
When a property owner has actual or constructive notice of a dangerous condition on their property, they must take action. If a property owner fails to take action to protect residents from a dangerous condition, this may be negligence. Any person injured in a residential fire may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a civil action.
Getting Legal Help After NYC Apartment Fires
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Pelham Parkway apartment fire. It is our hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. The owners of this building should strongly consider measures to help prevent future incidents like this.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Pelham Parkway apartment fire? Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We are committed to getting accident victims the support and justice that they need to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
