Two teenage girls killed in Bronx fire were just visiting building, devastated families say

Published
May 02, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Bronx, New York
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Incident type
Workplace, Fall, Fire

Summary

Vehicle Fire Bronx New York in Bronx, New York: Two teenage girls, Nakayla Moreno (19) and Michelle Gonzalez (17), died in a fast-moving fire in a Bronx apartment building they were visiting. The fire started in a ground-floor apartment with doors open, allowing rapid spread. Their families are devastated, and authorities are investigating building safety measures.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Nakayla Moreno Named in reporting
Michelle Gonzalez Named in reporting

Original reporting

Two teenage girls killed in Bronx fire were just visiting building, devastated families say

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