
FIRE TRAGEDY: REACTION & WARNING
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The fire in the Bronx which claimed 13 lives, was NYC's deadliest fire in nearly 3 decades
The massive fire in Belmont, Bronx in December 2017, which claimed 13 lives, was New York City’s deadliest fire in nearly three decades. This tragic accident was caused by a 3-year-old child playing with a stove. FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro is here with his reaction to the historic tragedy and to share a reminder to “close the door” if you are fleeing from a fire in your home or apartment.
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FIRE TRAGEDY: REACTION & WARNING
Clip: 2/14/2018 | 5m 54sVideo has Closed Captions
The massive fire in Belmont, Bronx in December 2017, which claimed 13 lives, was New York City’s deadliest fire in nearly three decades. This tragic accident was caused by a 3-year-old child playing with a stove. FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro is here with his reaction to the historic tragedy and to share a reminder to “close the door” if you are fleeing from a fire in your home or apartment.
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