Devastating Fire in the Bronx

More than 53 people are homeless after a huge early morning fire in the Bronx.
Sept. 12, 2005

(New York -WABC, September 11, 2005) - More than 53 people are homeless after a huge early morning fire in the Bronx.

It broke out at an abandoned church in the Morisania section, just after four a.m.

The four-alarm fire spread to - then completely gutted - a residential building next door.

The Red Cross is relocating the 25 adults and 28 children who lived there.

15 firefighters were treated for minor injuries.

(Copyright 2005 WABC-TV)

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