News 12 reflects on the Twin Parks fire tragedy and remembers the 17 people who lost their lives in the fire. We also look forward to what’s being done to prevent a similar tragedy from ever happening again.
Twin Parks Tragedy: Watch the Complete Special
Remembering the LostCarmen Grant shows how the tragic deaths from the Twin Parks fire have devastated the close-knit local Muslim community.
A memorial for the victims of an apartment building fire is displayed in front of the building in the Bronx, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Painful Memories
The Twin Parks fire has sparked difficult memories of past fires in the Bronx. Kurt Semder examines tragic fires from the past.
A Heroic EffortJericho Tran speaks with doctors at Jacobi Medical Center who sprang into action upon receiving injured patients from the fire.
People hug after viewing a memorial for the victims of an apartment building fire near the site of the fire in the Bronx Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Answering the CallIn the wake of unspeakable tragedy, the Bronx community has banded together to help those in need.
Dan Serafin speaks to residents volunteering time and donating goods for families.
"Follow Me"Despite smoke and flames closing in around him, one man made sure a 3-year-old girl got out of Twin Parks alive. He tells
Asha McKenzie that out of the tragedy, he has a new family.
Firefighters work at the scene of the fire. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
"She brought this brightness to the classroom"Lehman College student Sera Janneh died in the Twin Parks fire. One of her professors tells
Anthony Carlo that Sera still had so much to offer the world.
Interview: Bronx Borough President Vanessa GibsonBorough President Vanessa Gibson speaks with
Amanda Bossard about community relief efforts in the fire's wake.
People hold candles during the candlelight vigil outside the Twin Parks apartment building (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Portable space heaters caused nearly 2,000 fires per year. Here’s how to stay safe.
Walt Kane shows you how you can stay safe with space heaters during winter.
Originally aired Jan. 10, 2022
Interview: FDNY captain on space heater safetyFDNY Captain Michael Kozo speaks with
Phil Taitt and delivers vital information aboutstaying safe while using a space heater.
Project Credits
Amanda Bossard: Anchor, News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn
Anthony Carlo: Reporter, News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn
Heidi Clorofilla: Producer, News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn
Samantha Damiani: Director, News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn
Melissa De Jesus: Executive Producer, News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn
Anthony DelMundo: Videographer, News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn
James DiGregorio: Lead Network Designer
Faith Graham: Reporter, News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn
Carmen Grant: Reporter, News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn
Audrey Gruber: Vice President, Altice News
Cecilia Hua: Reporter, News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn
Jony Hurtado: Videographer, News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn
Walt Kane: Investigative Reporter, News 12 Networks
Stan Kowalski: News Director, News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn
Asha McKenzie: Reporter, News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn
Justine Miller: Reporter, News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn
Elly Morillo: Real Time Editor
Chade Newton: Graphic Artist
Frank Pokorney: Assistant News Director, News 12 Digital
Amelia Rawlins: Real Time Editor
Aime Rodriguez: Managing Editor, News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn
Brooke Rothenberg: Assistant News Director, News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn
Jose Sanchez: Videographer, News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn
Kurt Semder: Anchor/Reporter, News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn
Dan Serafin: Reporter, News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn
Phil Taitt: Anchor, News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn
Greg Thompson: Reporter/Videographer, News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn
Jericho Tran: Reporter, News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn
Chris Vaccaro: Vice President, News 12 Digital