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In New York, accidental fire kills at least 19 including 9 children

Barely taking office, the new mayor of New York, Eric Adams, also a former police officer, had to face one of the worst fires the city has known in more than 30 years. Sunday morning, a 19-story building caught fire in the Bronx neighborhood, at 181st Street, because of a backup heater. At least nineteen people have died, including nine children. The fire also left around 60 injured. Eric Adams, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer rushed to the scene to see the extent of the damage.

Gambian migrants

The building housed in particular many Muslim migrants, mainly from Gambia. Eric Adams quickly clarified that everything would be done to respect Muslim funeral rites. He also promised that the names of people who apply for government assistance will not be passed on to immigration and customs services.

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