2 killed, 2 seriously injured in Bronx apartment building fire

A fire broke out early this morning in an apartment in the Bronx, New York.

The fire broke out at 5:26 a.m. on the second floor of the five-story building at 1730 Harrison Ave in the Morris Heights section.

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Two people died and two are in critical condition due to the fire.

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Odalys, a 20-year-old woman, and Jose Aramboles, 60, were both found dead after being taken to the hospital.

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Lorenza Suarez and her sister Rosanna remain in critical condition.

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About 60 firefighters responded to the fire and the fire was brought under control within an hour.

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Officials are investigating what caused the fire.

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