Cardi B will pay for the funeral of the victims of the Bronx fire

The flames spread in a building in the district of the Bronx, in New York, on January 9. Despite the presence of about 200 firefighters who came to fight the flames, 000 people died, including children, and dozens more were injured.

In the face of this tragedy, Cardi B, who grew up in this New York neighborhood, announced her commitment to pay for the funeral expenses of the victims thanks to her coordination with the office of the city’s mayor, Eric Adams, to ensure that all affected families are included in their donation and that “the final wishes of the deceased are fulfilled”.

“When I heard that there was a fire and with so many victims, I knew I had to do something to help”

Cardi B

“I ​​can’t even imagine the pain of the families of the victims, but I hope they are relieved not to have to worry about the costs associated with the burial of their loved ones. I send my prayers and my condolences to all those affected by this horrible tragedy, ”said the rapper, real name Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, in a statement.

Adams, for his part, acknowledged Cardi’s action and posted on Twitter: “We are grateful to Cardi B, a true superstar on and off the microphone, for providing critical financial relief to the families of the victims.”

.@iamcardib is a superstar on and off the mic who makes the Bronx and our city proud every day, and we re so grateful to her and the grassroots donors who have stood up for everyone affected by last weekÈs tragic fire.

You can still help. Visit https://t.co/osJkcX5T5m pic.twitter.com/K0IVEORdIy

— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) January 17, 2022

The fire, the deadliest in three decades in the city, was sparked by a faulty heater, according to authorities. Many of the victims died from smoke inhalation and appeared to be immigrants from Gambia.

“Rescue workers found victims on the stairs of each floor and pulled them out with cardiac and respiratory arrest,” said the fire commissioner , Daniel Nigro.

Previously, the state of New York had announced this week that it would create a fund with $2 million dollars for the relatives of the victims of the tragic accident.

On the other hand, tenants and relatives of the victims filed a class action lawsuit against the current and former owners of the building where the fire occurred, seeking compensation of $2,000 million in damages.