19 are killed - including nine kids - and 32 suffer life threatening injuries in 5-alarm Bronx apartment block fire: Screaming families are seen climbing out of windows to escape blaze
The five-alarm blaze erupted shortly before 11 am on the third floor of a 17-story building at 333 East 181st St in Fordham Heights
The fire at the Twin Parks North West complex quickly progressed. It is now in as 'probably will hold' status
At least 54 people have been injured, the FDNY said. Nineteen were treated at the scene and 35 others have beed taken to nearby hospitals
By Andrea Blanco For Dailymail.Com
Published: 13:40 EST, 9 January 2022 | Updated: 15:01 EST, 9 January 2022
New York City's worst fire disaster in more than 30 years killed nine children and ten adults, and left dozens more critically injured on Sunday.
The five-alarm blaze erupted shortly before 11 am on the third floor of a 19-story building at 333 East 181st Street in the Bronx.
'Numerous' fatalities are anticipated, FDNY commissioner Dan Nigro said in a press conference.
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