A fire in an apartment building in New York City has killed 19 people, including 9 children.
Record: January 10, 2022 03:03
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New York,
Authorities say 19 people have been killed in a fire at an apartment building in the Bronx Borough of New York City. The U.S. media reported that 9 children were among the dead. It is learned that many people were injured in the incident.
An official said of the crash, “We have 19 people confirmed dead and many more are in critical condition. It will be one of the worst fires in our history, ”he said.
The New York Times reports that the injured were taken to five hospitals, many of them suffering from heart attack and suffocation.
Photos and videos posted on social media in connection with the crash showed flames and thick black smoke billowing from the third-floor window of the brick building. It was also revealed that firefighters were actively involved in putting out the fire.