'This is a horrific, horrific, painful moment for the city of New York,' Mayor Eric Adams said during a press conference.
New York City Mayor Eric Adam speaks during a press conference near the scene of the fatal fire of an apartment building in the Bronx on Sunday in New York City. At least 19 people have died and dozens were injured. A malfunctioning space heater sparked a major fire in a New York City high-rise apartment building Sunday morning, leaving at least 19 people dead — including nine children, city officials said Sunday evening.
"This is going to be one of the worst fires that we have witnessed during modern times here in the city of New York," he added. "We're all feeling this. And we're going to be here for this community to help them navigate through this," Adams said Sunday evening.The mayor urged any residents who need assistance to reach out, regardless of immigration status."Your names will not be turned over to ICE or any other institution," he said."We want people to be comfortable coming forward."
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