UPDATE: A community fire safety event, to be held in memory of the Sassoon children, has been announced. Please see details below.

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We mourn the loss of the seven children of Midwood’s Sassoon family, who died tragically in an horrific fire late Friday night. The fire is being attributed to a malfunctioning hot plate, according to the New York Times and other news sources. FDNY officials also speculate that the house may not have had functioning smoke detectors. Members of the FDNY were onsite in the community Saturday, handing out fire safety information for Jewish observances. Please see the document here, where you can download and print a copy.

Community Fire Safety Training and Free Smoke Detector Giveaway
Tuesday, March 24th
7-9:30 pm
PS 193
1515 Avenue L, at Bedford Ave.

7 pm: Opening remarks from Borough President Eric Adams, Comptroller Scott Stringer, Public Advocate Letitia James, and Council Member Chaim Deutsch
7:30 pm: FDNY presentation
9 pm: Trauma Counseling presentation by Dr. Norman Blumenthal (Ohel)

This event is being held in conjunction with Congress Member Yvette Clark, Assembly Member Helene Weinstein, Assembly Member Dov Hikind, Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte, Council Member Jumaane Williams, and Community Board 14.

For more information, please contact Council Member Deutsch’s office at 718-368-9176.