KINGSBRIDGE, The Bronx (WABC) — One person was injured in the large fire burning through several businesses in the Bronx.
Citizen App video shows massive flames shooting into the air.
Officials say the five-alarm blaze appears to have started at the Cold Cut City Bunny Deli at around 3:30 a.m. Witnesses in the area say they believe the fire started in the kitchen at the back of the deli.
Authorities say about five other stores around West 231st Street have sustained fire or water damage.
It appears a local barber shop, seafood market, meat market, florist, and cleaning business have been affected.
“They’re devastated that their business is like that. I’ve basically been in all those stores,” one man said.
The FDNY received reports of smoke across Kingsbridge and Riverdale from the fire. Officials say the injured civilian, who was in the dwellings at the back of the stores, likely suffered from smoke inhalation.
“I saw a lot of firefighters and I woke up to the smoke. I got surprised because things like this don’t happen in the neighborhood. These businesses have been around for over 30 years and stuff like that. These people are nice people,” one eyewitness, Miguel, said.
All 1 trains were temporarily bypassing 231st Street and 238th Street in both directions as the FDNY responded to the fire.
One witness says a party with live musicians took place in the deli Tuesday evening, and that they hope the festivities did not trigger the blaze.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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