BROOKLYN, NY – Today, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) issued the following statement:

“My thoughts and prayers are with all who have been lost and injured in the horrific fire in the Bronx. Any loss of life is catastrophic, but the death of 9 children is unimaginably painful, and my heart breaks for their families. I thank the New York Fire Department and all the first responders who reported to the call for their heroic efforts to save as many as possible. May God watch over all those affected during this tragic time.”