One dead, multiple injured after explosion sparks 5-alarm fire at Bronx apartment building

A chaotic explosion and fire broke out on the second and third floors of a five-story building in Norwood. The blaze quickly escalated to a five-alarm fire, requiring 270 emergency personnel. While one civilian is hospitalized and two firefighters were treated for injuries, reports highlight the bravery of a resident who helped others escape despite being injured herself.