A fire blazed through a Bronx apartment in Highbridge, killing three brothers: Elijah Artis, 5, Jeremiah Artis, 2, and Michael Turner, 4 months. Firefighters are investigating the cause but believe the fire was caused by a candle that fell over. Neighbors report that the children’s mother, Tashika Turner, lit a candle to light up the apartment after Con Ed turned off her power. She was heard screaming “my babies are dead”, before being found laying on the ground outside of her apartment. To read more click below.
William Sands, a neighbor, managed to save a 4 month year old Michelle Turner and another young girl by hurrying up his fire escape. By the time firefighter brought down Michael, Michelle’s twin, and his other two brothers and rushed them to Lincoln hospital, it was too late. Tashika Turner, is reported be alive but heavily sedated. The family is crushed. This tragedy comes days after Mrs. Turner’s mother had a massive heart surgery.
God bless the Turners and RIP.
