Rapper Cardi B vows to cover funeral costs of victims of Bronx fire

Rapper-songwriter Cardi B will pay funeral and burial expenses for victims of January 9 Bronx fire, NYC Mayor's Office anunced on Wednesday. According to a report by ANI, Cardi, who was raised in Bronx neighbourhood Highbridge, has teamed up with New York City Mayor Erik ams and his Mayor's Fund to vance New York City to help alleviate financial burden of victims' families following trdy.

Cardi B to pay funeral and burial expenses for victims of Bronx fire

As per report, rapper will be covering all funeral costs, including repatriation expenses for certain families whose loved ones were buried in Gambia. In an official statement, she said, "I'm extremely proud to be from Bronx and I have lots of family and friends who live and work re still. I cant begin to imagine pain and anguish that families of victims are experiencing, but I hope that t having to worry about costs associated with burying ir loved ones will help as y move forward and heal."

January 9 fire occurred in a Twin Peaks high-rise apartment building and was caused after a defective heater burst into flames. fire was largely confined to one apartment, but spre of smoke within building, as a result of malfunctioning self-closing doors, caused widespre smoke inhalation. report suggests 17 people died as a result of fire, including eight children, and 44 people suffered injuries. 

In a statement, New York City Mayor Eric ams said, " resilience of this city reflects everyday New Yorkers who never turn ir back on one ar. We are grateful for Cardi B, a real superstar on and off mic, for granting some critical financial relief to families of victims".

According to Harper Bazaar, authorities determined that fire started after an electric heater sparked in a duplex unit. Several residents of building also told local reporters that complex h inconsistent heating, leaving many people to scramble for or options such as heaters to keep warm during chilling winter nights. 

As per report by Harper Bazaar, Bronx-based tenant organizer Julie Colon told NBC News that this is a common problem. She said that she has one building where landlord has t responded to complaints yet. Without access to equate heat in ir buildings, reliance on heaters has become a 'symbol of inequity' in low-income communities with residents. 

(Im: Instagram/@iamcardib)