UPDATE: Bronx apartment fire death toll revised down to 17; mayor calls tragedy 'unspeakable' Calling the tragedy an "evolving crisis," New York Mayor Eric Adams updated the death toll, which includes eight children, at a news conference Monday. "There was a bit of a double count," Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro said in explaining the lower death toll. However, dozens of people remained hospitalized with 13 survivors in critical condition. Authorities warned the death toll could rise. -- Original post: At least 19 people, including nine children, were killed and dozens were injured in a five-alarm fire that ignited at a Bronx apartment complex on Sunday, officials said. Stefan Ringel, a senior adviser to Mayor Eric Adams, confirmed the death toll to the Associated Press, while a city official who was not authorized to speak publicly confirmed the number of children dead. At least 32 people were hospitalized, and officials said most of the injuries came from people suffering from smoke inhalation. The Bronx hasn't had this "horrific" of a fire since the Happy Land fire in 1990, which killed 87 people, FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro said. "This is a horrific, epic, painful moment for the city of New York. The impact of this fire is going to really bring a level of pain and despair in our city. The numbers are horrific," Adams said. "This is going to be one of the worst fires that we have witness during modern times here in the city of New York." Tap the link in bio for the latest updates.