Bronx fire LATEST: At least nine children among 19 killed in inferno at 333 East 181st Street with dozens more hurt

A BRONX apartment fire left at least 19 people dead, including nine children.

The fire started just before 11am on January 9, 2022, at 333 E 181st Street.

33 victims have reportedly been transported to hospitals with life threatening injuries.

The most commonly reported injury for the victims so far is severe smoke inhalation.

According to the FDNY, the fire started in a third floor apartment.

The blaze has been described as the deadliest apartment building fire in 30 years.

NYPD sent out a tweet advising people to avoid the area.

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