At least 19 people, including 9 children, have been killed and dozens injured in “one of the worst fires’ in New York history.

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9 ene 2022 20:12 GMT

According to the latest estimates, more than 50 people were injured in the crash, and at least 32 people were hospitalized, 13 of them in critical condition.

A large fire broke out in an apartment building in the Bronx, New York, this Sunday, killing at least 19 people, including 9 children, the city’s adviser, Stephen Ringle, was quoted as saying by the AP. Eric Adams. For its part, a city official confirmed the death toll.

According to the latest estimates, more than 50 people were injured in the crash, and at least 32 people were hospitalized, 13 of them in critical condition. According to Daniel Nikro, commissioner of the New York Fire Department (FDNY), most of the victims experienced severe smoke inhalations.

The officer explained that the firefighters had found “Victims at every site And they took them out with heart and respiratory arrests, “there may be a total number of deaths.”Plenty“.

Strong fire It was announced Sunday morning at the Duplex apartment on the third floor of a 19-story building. FDNY said 200 firefighters arrived at the building affected by the fire.

Black he said During a press conference, the door of the apartment building was left open and fire spread to two floors of the building, while smoke spread to 19 floors.

Mayor Adams, who went to the scene, called for a fire.Something bad“In the history of the city, investigations following the appearance of the fire make it clear.