Fire Destroys Row of Businesses in the Bronx

MYFOXNY.COM - A fire ripped through a row of businesses along White Plains Road in The Bronx on Thursday morning.

Fire officials say the flames broke out at around 12:23 a.m. at 4225 White Plains Road and was brought under control just before 6 a.m. More than 200 firefighters were on the scene of the fire which reached six-alarms.

At least 12 firefighters suffered non-life threatening injuries, according to fire officials.

Downtown 2 trains were running on a normal schedule following a brief disruption.

Bus diversions remains around the fire scene.

According to the MTA website , commuters should expect diversions on several bus routes including the BX 1, BX 55, BXM 1and BXM 18.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.