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According to a press release, Fat Joe hasjoined forces with the New York City Mayors Fund in an effort to raise money in the wake of the Bronx apartment fire

Johnny Nunez/WireImag Fat Joe Leads Bronx Relief Fund For Victims Of Deadly Bronx Fire That Killed At Least 17 Published on:Jan 12, 2022, 8:00 AM by 0 Bronx, NY Fat Joeis stepping up in a big way to help his beloved Bronx community. According to a press release, hes joined forces with the New York City Mayors Fund in an effort to raise money in the wake of the Bronx apartment fire at Twin Parks North-West that killed 17 people and left at least 32 others with life-threatening conditions. Beyond making his own contribution to the fund, Fat Joehas secured financial commitments from JAY-Zand DJ Khaled and is in the process of reaching out to his friends in the music, sports, entertainment and business community for additional support as well. The catastrophic fire began on Sunday (January 9) when an electric space heater sparked a fire in a duplex unit, flooding the 19-story apartment building with smoke. Residents trapped in their homes broke windows and stuffed wet towels under doors in an attempt to survive. Those who made it out alive recalled fleeing in panic down darkened hallways and stairs, barely able to catch a breath. Several children were seen being given oxygen after they were carried out, while evacuees faces were covered in soot. Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro said firefighters discovered victims on every floor, many in cardiac and respiratory arrest, but some couldnt escape because of the volume of smoke. Some residents initially ignored the alarms because false alarms were so common in the 120-unit building. Read more