30 Injured in 6-Alarm Blaze Near Yankee Stadium
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 06:54 AM
Fire officials say 28 firefighters and two civilians suffered minor injuries in an overnight fire at a six-story building in the Bronx.
The six-alarm fire broke out shortly after midnight Wednesday at 975 Walton Ave. near Yankee Stadium.
More than 200 firefighters battled the blaze during a hot and humid night.
The blaze was brought under control just before 4 a.m.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The Red Cross is at the scene assisting residents who might need emergency shelter or food.
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