Bronx Fire – RIP – 9 Children and 10 Adults Died – 32 People Injured
There was a five alarm fire at 333 East 181th Street in the Bronx. (See CNN)
Associated Press said a space heater was the cause of the fire. (Source)
People were sharing photos of the heroic firefighters on social media.
Sadly, CNN shared that 9 children and 19 New Yorkers died. (See here)
People were trapped in thick smoke throughout the 19 floors of the building.
Two hundred firefighters were there to put out the fire and help get the people out.
????#URGENT: New York City highrise fire leaves 60+ people injured, 19 Dead#Bronx l #NY
— Intel Point ALERT (@IntelPointAlert) January 9, 2022
Officials report residents on all 19 floors became trapped after thick smoke moved up elevator shafts. Injuries include smoke inhalation and cardiac arrest.
Nine children are among the dead. pic.twitter.com/1f1TA7HM0K
Approximately 200 FDNY members are operating on scene of a 5-alarm fire at 333 East 181 Street in the Bronx. There are currently 31 serious injuries to civilians. pic.twitter.com/yrTYwOfonH
— FDNY (@FDNY) January 9, 2022
RIP to the 9 children and 10 adults have died. *Prayers for all these families whose lives were changed today.*
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Hugs,
marlene
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