Worst New York City fire in 30 years that killed 17 was caused by faulty space heater

Worst New York City fire in 30 years that killed 17 was caused by faulty space heater

Smoke escaped through the apartment’s open door and spread through the building (Pictures: EPA/Getty/Reuters)
New York City’s deadliest apartment fire in decades, which killed 17 people — including nine children — and injured over 60 others, was caused by a faulty electric space heater, officials said.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams corrected a previous death toll of 19 to 17 on Monday afternoon,…

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