One dead, two hurt as fire rips through Morris Heights apartment building
Flames spread to an adjoining apartment, triggering a second alarm at approximately 1:22 a.m.
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A fire broke out on the top floor of a Morris Heights apartment building early Saturday, leaving one person dead and two others injured.
The 911 call came in around 1 a.m. at 226 W. Tremont Ave., between Phelan Place and Sedgwick Avenue.
Flames spread to an adjoining apartment, triggering a second alarm at approximately 1:22 a.m.
A total of 46 units and 141 fire and EMS personnel responded.
Two people suffered minor injuries and were taken to a local hospital, according to FDNY.
A third person was pronounced dead at the scene.
The fire was placed under control at 2:08 a.m.
Fire marshals are working to determine the cause.
