A Fire in the Bronx Last Night Left at Least 19 People Dead and Dozens Injured

A fire in the Bronx last night left at least 19 people dead and dozens of others injured. The fire was the deadliest residential fire in New York City in more than three decades.

It started in the basement of a six-story building on Jerome Avenue. Several residents were trapped, according to the FDNY. The fire was deemed to be under control by about 30 minutes after the initial call was made, FDNY deputy fire chief Brian Shovlin said. But the cause is still under investigation.

A malfunctioning space heater is believed to have sparked the fire. Fire marshals are investigating the origin of the fire and comparing it to a similar blaze at a social club in 1990, which killed 87 people. Authorities are also searching for clues on how the fire spread.

Some of the victims died in the hospital, while others were in critical condition. Firefighters were working to rescue people when their air tanks ran out. As a result, several people were put into respiratory arrest. Other injuries were suffered from smoke inhalation.

Several families were displaced. One of the victims was a child who was rescued and is in the hospital. Another family member was a relative who was at the scene of the fire. Others were unable to leave due to the smoke. In total, 32 people were sent to hospitals with life-threatening conditions.

A number of Gambians were living in the building where the fire occurred. They lived in the apartment along with other immigrants from that country. There were also a number of false smoke alarms. During the fire, residents were rescued, but many others were trapped in the building. Many of the victims had their faces covered in soot, according to witnesses.

Residents of the building reported that they saw a wall of smoke when they opened the door. Some of them had to run in panic when the fire began. They were unable to escape because the smoke was too thick. A neighbor heard screaming before 5:30 a.m.

After the fire was under control, dozens of FDNY firefighters, EMS personnel and other responders arrived at the scene. Four firefighters were injured in the incident. Several people were rescued from the upper floors of the building, while others were pulled from the bottom floor. Among the victims were four members of the Drammeh family.

The deadliest residential fire in New York City in nearly three decades was reported by the National Fire Protection Association. According to its latest report, the death toll was the highest since the Happy Land social club in 1990, where 87 people died.

Despite the high death toll, the borough president of the Bronx, Vanessa Gibson, urged the public to “remain calm and calm.” She promised to offer food and assistance to those impacted by the fire. Governor Kathy Hochul said she would create a compensation fund for the families of the victims. While the cause of the fire remains unknown, the fire has sparked a broader discussion about fire safety.