Crime & Safety
Death Toll Up To 19 In Bronx Five-Alarm Fire: Report
Over 200 firefighters responded to the fire at an apartment building at 333 East 181st St., according to authorities.
BRONX, NY — At least 19 people are dead after a large fire in a Bronx apartment building Sunday morning, according to an ABC News report.
Nine children and 10 adults are confirmed dead from the blaze, sources told ABC News' Aaron Katersky. More than 30 people were taken to the hospital.
The fire occurred at 333 E. 181st St., according to the New York City Fire Department.
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Approximately 200 firefighters responded to the five-alarm fire and got it under control, according to FDNY.
Now, it's 19 dead in the Bronx high-rise fire. 9 children, 10 adults. A fire this deadly is almost unheard of in New York City
— Aaron Katersky (@AaronKatersky) 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
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