As victims of the Bronx apartment building fire are laid to rest, community leaders on Thursday demanded city officials do more to help survivors living in temporary hotels find permanent homes. “Many of the families feel abandoned.'
A woman writes a note on a memorial at the site of the Bronx fireAs victims of the Bronx apartment building fire are laid to rest, community leaders on Thursday demanded city officials do more to help survivors living in temporary hotels find permanent homes.
Kate Smart, a spokesperson for Mayor Eric Adams, denied that anyone was being forced to return to the building. Officials said the fire, which started on the third floor, was caused by a defective electric space heater. The 17 people who perished, including 8 children, died from smoke inhalation. Fundraisers said the money will be distributed, but has to go through a vetting process before it can be fully disbursed.
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