NYC building where fire killed 17 skipped inspection after officers were moved to COVID unit: report
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The Bronx, New York City, building where 17 people – including eight children – died in a blaze earlier this year was due to receive a fire inspection before the tragedy, but never did because those tasked with examining the structure were reassigned to a unit that checked that restaurants were following COVID restrictions, according to a report.
The Jan. 9 fire in the Bronx left 17 people dead, dozens more injured. (Reuters Photos) About 200 firefighters responded and more than 60 people were hurt, authorities said. (Reuters Photos) The fire broke out at a 19-story building in the Fordham Heights neighborhood of the Bronx. (Reuters Photos)
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