Youngest victim of the deadliest blaze New York City has seen in three decades was 2 years old, authorities say.
The youngest victim of the deadliest blaze New York City has seen in three decades was 2 years old, authorities said Wednesday.
Crowdfunding website GoFundMe said it had verified fundraisers for the children of some of the victims. Firefighters hoist a ladder to rescue people through their windows after a fire broke out in the Bronx, N.Y., on Jan. 9, 2022.with all proceeds going toward supporting those affected by the blaze.
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