A fire that swept through an apartment building in New York City has killed at least 19 people, including children, according to the city's mayor.
About 200 firefighters responded to the blaze at the 19-story structure in a residential neighborhood of the Bronx on Sunday morning. The fire was later put out.
Mayor Eric Adams tweeted, "We've lost 19 of our neighbors today... Join me in praying for those we lost, especially the 9 innocent young lives that were cut short."
City officials say at least 32 people are being treated for serious injuries.
Speaking at a news conference, Adams said, "This is going to be one of the worst fires that we have witnessed during modern times."
Firefighting authorities suspect the blaze originated in a malfunctioning space heater in a duplex apartment spanning the second and third floors.
The apartment building is situated near the home stadium of Major League Baseball's New York Yankees.
About 200 firefighters responded to the blaze at the 19-story structure in a residential neighborhood of the Bronx on Sunday morning. The fire was later put out.
Mayor Eric Adams tweeted, "We've lost 19 of our neighbors today... Join me in praying for those we lost, especially the 9 innocent young lives that were cut short."
City officials say at least 32 people are being treated for serious injuries.
Speaking at a news conference, Adams said, "This is going to be one of the worst fires that we have witnessed during modern times."
Firefighting authorities suspect the blaze originated in a malfunctioning space heater in a duplex apartment spanning the second and third floors.
The apartment building is situated near the home stadium of Major League Baseball's New York Yankees.
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19 killed, including children, in a fire at a 19-story apartment building in the Bronx, New York City. Approximately 32 people are being treated for serious injuries. The cause of the fire is suspected to be a malfunctioning space heater. Mayor Eric Adams described it as one of the worst fires
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220110_08/
Date: Jan. 10, 2022
Created: 2022/01/10 11:01
Updated: 2025/12/09 18:18
Last Read: 2022/01/10 11:02