So very, very heartbreaking! Team Jesus, please pray for all the families that have lost loved ones and all those that are injured.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s deadliest fire in more than three decades, killing 19 people including nine children Sunday at a Bronx apartment building, was caused by a faulty space heater, officials said.
Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro said the fire “started in a malfunctioning electric space heater” in an apartment unit spanning the second and third floors of the 19-story building. The door of the apartment was left open, allowing smoke to quickly spread throughout the building, Nigro said.
19 dead, including 9 children, in NYC apartment fire
Oh Lord….. You are our comfort and strength
in times of sudden disaster, crisis, or chaos.
Surround us now with your grace and peace
through this horrific fire.
By your Spirit, lift up those who have fallen,
sustain those who work to rescue or rebuild,
and fill us with the hope of your new creation;
through Jesus Christ, our rock and redeemer.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen!
