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Firefighter injured in Fordham Heights blaze

Over 70 fire and EMS personnel responded.

Alexa Speciale

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Caithlin Pena

May 18, 2026, 11:39 AM

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A firefighter was injured after a fire tore through a building Monday morning in Fordham Heights.

FDNY says they received a call reporting the blaze on the fourth floor around 8 a.m. at 2176 Tiebout Ave.

Over 70 fire and EMS personnel responded.

One person was also evaluated on scene but was not taken to a hospital.

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