The tragic Bronx apartment fire that killed 17 people and injured 63 others is being described by officials as one of the worst fires in the city’s modern history.
The fire broke out Sunday morning (January 9) after a space heater malfunctioned, NYC Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro confirmed. Approximately 200 fire department personnel arrived on the scene in minutes after multiple emergency calls came in.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams said the building was home to a predominately Muslim community with many tenants being immigrants from Gambia.
In the wake of the fire, local community organizers and charities are doing their part to support those impacted, including those still fighting for their lives at Bronx-area hospitals.
To support the growing efforts, check out the links below to participating organizations and fundraisers underway.
Please amplify this GoFundMe for relief funds – this fire hit the Gambian community in the BX very hard ✨
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un🌙
https://t.co/XTzcuJqO3j https://t.co/0DxM5TvIOH
— Comorienne 🇰🇲 (@_ShamGod) January 9, 2022
iHeartRadio is teaming up with the Mayor’s Fund to help those impacted by the fire.
iHeartRadio stations, Power 105.1, Z100, Lite FM, 103.5 KTU, Q104.3 and WOR 710 are teaming up with Mayor Eric Adams and The City of New York and The Mayor Fund to raise funds.
If you are interested in supporting these efforts, please click HERE.
Relief for Families Affected by Bronx Fire https://t.co/OzT9sK1Llv
— Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan) January 10, 2022
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