Fire Tears Through Bronx Apartment Building, Officials Say

THE BRONX — Nearly 140 firefighters battled a fire in a Fordham apartment building Tuesday morning, FDNY officials said.

Flames broke out on the first floor of 2075 Grand Concourse, near East 180th Street, about 5:44 a.m., an FDNY spokesman said.

Firefighters brought the blaze under control about 7:30 a.m., officials said.

BX 3-ALARM 2075 GRAND CONCOURSE, MULTIPLE DWELLING FIRE ON 1ST FLR WITH EXTENSION INTO A LINE VOID ON ALL 6 FLRS, UNDER CONTROL

— FDNY (@FDNY) January 12, 2016

There were no reported injuries, officials said.

People in the area were warned to be cautious of smoke in the air.

#FDNY 3 Alarm Fire: Grand Concourse & E 180th St, BX. Expect smoke & traffic delays in area. People nearby avoid smoke, close windows.

— NYCEM - Notify NYC (@NotifyNYC) January 12, 2016