UPDATE: NYC Mayor Eric Adams says the FDNY is investigating the cause of the deadly fire that left at least 19 dead. Says the fire appears to have started from a space heater.
FDNY Commissioner Nigro says devastating Bronx fire was caused by a malfunctioning electric space heater. When the residents of the apartment fled, the door was left open, enabling the smoke to travel through the building.
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At least 19 people are dead, including nine children, after a horrific fire broke out in a Bronx apartment building Sunday morning, according to a police official, the NY Post reports.
The five-alarm blaze broke out at 333 E 181st St, a 19-story building in the West Bronx, the FDNY said. Around 200 FDNY members have responded to battle the inferno.
If you are trying to get ahold of your loved ones and believe that they were in this building in the Bronx, call 311 immediately. Operators are standing by to help.
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) January 9, 2022
.@NYCMayor Eric Adams and FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro provide an update from the scene of this morning’s 5-alarm fire at 333 East 181 Street in the Bronx. Read More: https://t.co/yoWep5bRMV pic.twitter.com/6dMnTED1VA
— FDNY (@FDNY) January 9, 2022
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
Horrible five alarm fire in 19 story building in my district. Many severe injuries. On scene w. @ericadamsfornyc, @Vanessalgibson, @YudelkaTapia – we will be working w. affected families every step of the way, to ensure they receive housing, clothing, food, and everything needed. pic.twitter.com/HihVrGqkZa
— Oswald Feliz (@OswaldFeliz) January 9, 2022
.@NYCMayor thanks New York’s Bravest for their work at the scene of the 5 alarm fire in the Bronx. pic.twitter.com/zlD103Xyg9
— NYC Mayor's Office (@NYCMayorsOffice) January 9, 2022
Watch as @fdny provide an update on today’s 5th Alarm fire update at 333 East181 Street. https://t.co/EBxIEk0SdS
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) January 9, 2022
Today’s tragic fire in the Bronx is heartbreaking. As we send our prayers to everyone affected — the NYPD stands ready to help New Yorkers in need of assistance. pic.twitter.com/JCAoUtUZHP
— Commissioner Sewell (@NYPDPC) January 9, 2022
I am just so angry. Kristal Bayron-Nieves was my nephews cousin. She was an only child and just 19 years old. Her family moved to NYC a few years ago in search of a better future. Please keep her mother in prayer.https://t.co/chPrUT5NUp
— Diana Ayala (@DianaAyalaNYC) January 9, 2022
