Three people were injured in an early morning apartment fire that broke out in the Parkchester neighborhood of the Bronx. According to officials, the fire started shortly before 1 a.m. inside a residential building on Taylor Avenue.

Firefighters arrived quickly and managed to bring the blaze under control. The injured individuals were transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to FDNY. The extent of the damage to the building is still being assessed, but multiple apartments were affected by heavy smoke and water.

Investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire, which remains under investigation. Residents were temporarily displaced as crews worked to ensure the safety and stability of the structure.

The incident underscores the continued importance of fire safety and preparedness in densely populated residential areas like the Bronx.