tonight. you are in "the cnn newsroom." we begin this hour in new york, what's being called the city's deadliest fire in 30 years. 19 people were killed including five children. the fire broke out shortly before noon today in a bronx apartment building. authorities say a faulty space heater sparked the blaze which quickly spread throughout two floors. firefighters were on the scene within minutes and quickly launched rescues but an open door to the apartment where the fire started sent massive amounts of smoke pouring out into the stairways, leaving people unable to find their way out. cnn's polo sandoval has been on the scene for hours. polo, what are you learning right now based on what's transpired over the course of the last several hours? >> reporter: phil, a lot of people who live in that building are left wondering when they'll be allowed to go back inside. to give you a sense of how things developed earlier today, that fire was actually in a duplex apartment on the third floor of this 19-story building. but the flames were mainly contained to that apartment. yet smoke was billowing out of the apartments on the top floor. so that really gives you a sense of what happened here, that it wasn't the fire itself or the flames, but the smoke that caused so much not only damage but also deaths. as we now know, at least 19 people, nine of them children, now confirmed dead. and a lot of them, according to investigators, likely the cause of death may be smoke inhalation because that building acted basically as a giant chimney with the fire at the base, and the smoke is flowing or at least billowing through the hallways, floor after floor. now investigators certainly want to take a closer look at what if anything can be done to prevent something like that. the mayor mentioned the doors to many of those apartments, including the one affected, was left open so that basically left an open pathway to the smoke, trapping so many people inside and potentially leading to those 19 deaths. and there is concern tonight on this cold and rainy night, that that death toll could potentially continue to climb in the hours or days ahead, phil. >> fire crews were on the scene so quickly, but still 19 people were killed, nine children. you laid out why, but the level of heartache and tragedy at this moment for families, for first responders, for this community, can you even try and lay out what it is? >> reporter: and for the state's chief executive, we're talking about governor kathy hochul who was here at the site earlier tonight, seeing firsthand the damage and the building but also walking into a neighboring school that is currently acting as a makeshift shelter before they're able to place the families. i want you to hear how the governor laid out what she experienced, what she felt and what she heard as she spoke to some of those families that were affected, that lost property and some even lost loved ones. >> the door was left open to the apartment. there was at least one door open from the stairwell to a floor, on one of the upper floors. smoke and heat travel upward. that we know. that's what happened here. as the mayor said, it was a very difficult job for our members. their air tanks contain a certain amount of air. they ran out of air. many of our members continued working to try to get as many people out as they could. it certainly is traumatizing when we can't save a life. and our members, you know, tried diligently, fire and ems members, to bring some of these people back, and to bring them out as quickly as they could. we will have our counseling service be very busy after this, with our members who are saddened by this terrible loss. >> reporter: that was actually new york's fire commissioner who you just heard from, again, putting too words what took place earlier today and obviously the creincredible herm from the men and women of the fire department, some of them who rushed in without their oxygen tanks. the governor spoke to individuals, many of whom lot of their belongings but one woman in particular losing her entire family. they're renewing this effort for many of these first responders and officials to try to make sure these families get the help they need. right now members of the community are coming out with clothes, warm meals for those families. they'll need assistance tonight and long term as well. >> a tragic day. polo sandoval from the bronx, thanks so much. i want to bring in bronx borough president vanessa gibson. ma'am, it's a horrific day for so many families, obviously, in that neighborhood. tell us, how are people doing there, how is the community responding to this? >> so far, you know, the residents of twin parks are very patient. they've been waiting for hours here in the evacuation site, at the neighboring school. they have been registered with the red cross to assess their needs, their household size, number of children, pets, medical needs. we're awaiting the arrival of an mta bus to transport families in need to local hotels right here in the bronx that need temporary housing. we're providing escort service with the nypd for families to go into the building to retrieve necessary medicine. over the next several days, as the investigation continues, the residents may be able to return to their apartments. but right now, as we know, the fire started on the third floor with a malfunctioning space heater. so there is a lot of water damage and damage to the windows. the landlord is on site and the work has already started. we have been gathering for hours trying to make sure we coordinate services. this is heartbreaking, i'm so overwhelmed. i can't believe that my first week,t i have to deal with this horrific fire that took the life of 13 residents, nine of them children. there are 32 residents currently hospitalized with injuries. i'm asking all new yorkers to please pray for these families, those who lost loved ones, and we'll do everything we can to walk families through this process. >> you've been borough president for a week, but in public service for a long time, and this is on your plate. the city response has all hands on deck. we've heard people in the community doing the same. for people who are affected, what do they need that you don't have, what are you looking around for saying, this would be helpful if people want to help? >> this evening we have a lot of what we did. we provided lunch, dinner, water, toiletries, feminine products, clothing, coats. over the next several days we have to see if residents can return to the apartments, because they need their clothing, children are going to school this week, that was the concern, getting personal items out of the apartment. we know there are some apartments that will have permanent damage, where families are not able to return. and so we're going to have to relocate these families probably long term, if they choose not to come back. many families will be able to return into their apartments. but there is significant damage. so i'm very mindful of that. we're going to be announcing relief efforts. there is an overwhelming amount of new yorkers coming and calling, about clothing, children, footwear, toilet rhys, food, everything. and i think it just shows the resiliency of new yorkers. we've been through horrific fires in the city, certainly in the bronx. i'm grateful to see the governor, the mayor, the senior senator chuck schumer, elected officials, all the agencies, everyone has pretty much come. this is heartbreaking. this could have happened at any part of our city at any given time, and it happened in the bronx. as borough president, i'm grateful to have this circle of support to really provide the need for the residents of twin parks. >> can i just ask you before i let you go, we talk about numbers, and you look at pictures of the building. can you talk about the community itself, particularly, you know, there's a large immigrant community inside this building. >> right. >> what should people know about the residents of this building and the people that surround it? >> people should know that, you know, this particular building on 181st street in this neighborhood is a very vibrant community of working class residents. we have many immigrant families that have migrated here from west africa, from other parts of our country. and they are raising their families. a lot of the residents have lived in this building for a very long time. you have generations. so i met a young lady whose parents live in the building and her grandparents. and, you know, that's what we see. we just want to assure a lot of people, because there will be a concern, that anyone who is an immigrant or undocumented should not fear sharing information with us on their household information. we're not evicting anyone. we're not sharing information with i.c.e. or any deportation agent. we're going to make sure everyone is protected, is safe. if they want to relocate, we'll help them, if they want to return, we'll also help. the goal as borough president is to make sure we heal from this, and we remember those that we lost. we also know that the dozens of families that live in this building need to return to some sense of normalcy. >> it's not just a one-day story. this is weeks and months ahead. >> that's right, it sure is. >> bronx borough president vanessa gibson, thanks so much for your time. >> thank you, god bless you all. thank you very much. democratic congressman richie torrez in new york, his district covers most of the south bronx. congressman, this is in your district. this community lost 19 people tonight, nine children. give us your reaction about what happened in your community. >> the fire at twin parks northwest is just a source of profound trauma and tragedy. i have constituents who lost their children, who lost their family, who lost their home, all in the span of a single fire. the bronx has been the scene of the most destructive fires in the past 30 years, from happyland in 1990 to now twin parks northwest in 2022. and i worry that much of the housing stock in the south bronx is uniquely susceptible to fire hazards because not every apartment or common area has a fire alarm. not every building has a sprinkler system. not every stove has a safety knob. many of these buildings lack 21st century standards of fire safety. the investigation into twin marks parks northwest is not yet complete. we do know there was a space heater, which is an extraordinary fire hazard that began the fire. the front door, which was supposed to be self-closing, was inexplicably left open, and the stairwell was left open, causing the fire to spread rapidly throughout the building. it's a 19-floor building. the third floor was the most damaged and the tenants on the floor will be displaced in the long run. i've partnered with the red cross and the city to make sure that every family has access to hotel rooms here in the bronx in the short term and then once the building is restored, we're going to return as many of those families as we can to their homes. >> you mentioned your concerns about the building stock, broader ranging concerns based on your district and some of the buildings there. this building was built in 1972. i think the fire chief said that there was a smoke alarm, it was heard. have you heard anything from the ongoing investigation that raises concerns about the condition of the building or people not getting the alerts that they should have? >> look, i worry about the use of fire hazards which are a threat to fire safety. my understanding is there was sufficient -- the legal minimum of heat required in the apartment. but the tenants were so cold, they resort to space heaters. the question that's unanswered is why were the two doors left open. if the doors were self-closing, why were those doors left wide open, allowing the fire to spread throughout the building. so there are deeper questions that have to be answered. but it raises questions for me, as a policymaker. we have to ensure that every american has access to safe and affordable housing and that these buildings have 21st century standards of prevention and fire safety. >> no question about it, something you've worked on a lot on capitol hill. before i let you go, i think it's important for people to hear, tell me about the community itself. it's an immigrant-rich community, the building itself was immigrant-rich as well. tell people what they should know about not just your district broadly but this particular area of your district. >> most of the families at twin parks northwest are immigrant families who came here in search of a better life. new york city is often dangerously unaffordable. and the bronx is the most affordable. it's a natural home for immigrants. to think that many of these immigrants who came here in search of a better life have lost their families and their homes is deeply tragic and traumatic. but as their congressman, i'm going to make every effort possible to enable their recovery and do what i can to support them. >> congressman richie torres, it's been a tragic day, thank you so much for your time and sharing your perspective. >> sure. we'll continue to follow the latest developments on the fire. still to come, if novak djokovic will be deported or if he will play in the australian open. plus sports journalist cari champion will break it all down for us, coming up next. kills plaque bacteria at the gum line to help keep the gum sealed tight. parodontax active gum repair toothpaste ♪ you pour your heart into everything you do, which is a lot. so take care of that heart with lipton. because sippin' on unsweetened lipton can help support a healthy heart. lipton. stop chuggin'. start sippin'. at vanguard, you're more than just an investor, you're an owner with access to financial advice, tools and a personalized plan that helps you build a future for those you love. vanguard. become an owner. feel stuck with student loan debt? 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>> yes, very sad news from orlando, florida. the orange county sheriff's office confirms that actor and comedian bob saget was found dead a few hours ago in an orlando hotel room. the statement from the sheriff's office says deputies were called to the ritz-carlton orlando in grand lakes, a call about an unresponsive man in a hotel room. the man was identified as robert saget, that's bob saget, and pronounced dead on scene. the authorities say there are no signs of foul play or drug use in this case. that's according to detectives on the scene. we know, phil, that bob saget had been on tour recently. he was on tour in florida performing for an audience that loved to see him on saturday night. and then we know he was found dead in a hotel room this afternoon, sunday afternoon, in orlando. >> bill, i think everybody obviously knows bob saget from "full house" but he had an expansive career that covered so much more than that. lay out who bob saget was. >> he had a fascinating career, actually. he was a successful standup. he did a stint on "the morning show" on cbs for a while and of course did the voice on "how i met your mother." he was the host of "america's funniest home videos." he directed movies. he had gone back to standup. i knew bob a little bit. i interviewed him several times. he was in our documentary on the history of the sitcom. terrifically engaging guy, a very sweet guy. it's really sad. i mean, i would never have expected this. he was so full of life, that guy. and i enjoyed talking to him a lot. i followed him on twitter. i knew he was on tour. and he just was a guy who i think everybody found just appealing, an appealing personality. >> chloe, i think what's most fascinating is his cultural residence over the past decade or so. bill lays out his career which was expansive in itself. his roles and appearances on "entourage," he became the opposite of who he was on "full house" in so many different appearances which was hilarious. talk about who he was in the latter part of his career. >> look, this is heartbreaking for so many of us, including myself, who grew up with bob saget, who was danny tanner, america's dad. yes, you are alluding to maybe his book he wrote, "dirty dad," he played an extreme version of himself on hbo's "entourage." he had really dirty humor. the people who want to his standup comedy shows like brian stelter was talking about, that's what they turned up for, his profane, vulgar sense of humor, the antithesis of america's dad. but that juxtaposition is what made bob saget such an interesting individual. but he had a real resurgence with the netflix reboot of "fuller house" where a whole new audience of people fell in love with bob saget, his sense of humor. i've been scrolling on twitter for the last few minutes to see if any of his co-stars like lori loughlin, candace cameron burr, the olson twins, nobody has posted yet about his death. but again, beloved by so many different types of people, followers, fans that he had who knew him for different reasons but loved him nonetheless. >> and i think, brian, that's always been the most interesting thing for me, you know, it's a tragic loss of an individual who could play so many different roles in terms of who he was. but there was none more i think poignant to some degree than his role on "full house." it was a different time on tv, it was a different time in america, and he represented almost the first family to some degree for a lot of people. >> that's absolutely true. "full house" came on the air in 1987 and went on for eight years and then continued on for many years thereafter in reruns and in syndication, et cetera. we don't have television shows like "full house" anymore, that appeal to tens of millions of people who all watch at the same time. and that created a type of success and fame for bob saget that is now incredibly vanishingly rare in the entertainment world. you know, he was, as chloe said, he was danny tanner. he was america's dad, through the late '80s, through the '90s. and later he twisted on that fame. he was able to capitalize and take a turn in a different direction later. but the "full house" phenomenon was massive. and then later, you know, later in the '90s -- actually, that's not true, i think in the late '80s and throughout the '90s he hosted "america's funniest home videos," again, another staple of television that doesn't exist in this environment anymore, it is a shell of its former self. but in the pre-youtube era, it was a phenomenon and bob saget was identified with it throughout the '90s. he was only 65 years old, found dead in a hotel room in orlando. >> bill, obviously brian gets back to the critical point here, the tragic loss, the tragic death of bob saget, but he was an ever-present figure in living rooms, whether it was "full house," whether it was "funniest home videos," he was always there. you don't see that anymore because of the way the medium has changed, the way television has changed. to the extent you can crystallize what he was then and why that mattered so much, how would you do it? >> i would do it this way. at his peak he was starring in if "full house" and america's children were watching it avidly, we all watched it together, another phenomenon that doesn't happen. at the same time he was on "america's funniest home videos." i don't know anyone else who has achieved this, probably someone will come up with someone, but he had two top ten shows that he was in at the same time. that is extraordinary. and one of a kind kind of thing. it showed his versatility and his appeal. you can't imagine something like that happening again. it was so unique and special. and the thing about bob was, he was not changed by it. i think he appreciated how special and lucky it was that he was an effective stand juup, an all of this happened to him. he enjoyed the ride, he reveled in the ride, and he was thoughtful about it, he was thoughtful about his role as a father that kids looked up to and he talked about it very seriously even though he was a comedian. i thought he was a guy who wound up accidentally becoming enormously famous and really appreciated it. >> and he almost carried himself that way, which is probably part of his appeal. chloe, you have your pulse on the current cultural moment better than anyone i know or follow. >> thank you. i would argue that's brian stelter. i've just been wanting to say this, i interviewed jeff franklin, the creator of "full house" sometime during the pandemic, and we were talking about "full house" was like "friends." i don't want to get emotional here, but i was 1 year old, right, in 1987. i'm the same age as the olson twins, i'm 35. i grew up watching both of the shows bill was talking about, watching on the television set with the bunny ears. those were my pieeers. danny tanner was my dad, was everybody's dad. jeff franklin, creator of "full house," was telling me it was a cultural phenomenon. people in other countries learned english by watching "full house." that this wasn't just some show that we watched here in the united states. this was something playing on for years in syndication and reruns all over the world. and i think that that is why, when people are going to find out about the news of bob saget, it's not just america's dad. he was the world's dad, right? and that might sound heavy, but it's really the truth. and so a lot of people are going to be deeply affected by this tragic loss at such an early age. and like brian said, it's really important to point out that the authorities are saying there's no foul play involved and no known drug use involved, right? so we're still waiting to get those details. but such a loss. and again, i'm just waiting to see what his co-stars are going to be saying, like john stamos and others. >> no question, to the extent he was ever present in our lives, he was certainly ever-present in theirs. chloe, brian, bill, thanks so much. we'll continue to follow this breaking news, the death of bob saget. stay with us. try boost® high protein with 20 grams of protein for muscle health. versus 16 grams in ensure high protein. boost® high protein also has key nutrients for immune support. boost® high protein. 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"full house" was an accident. i got fired from a job on cbs and was asked to be in "full house," wasn't available, then i got this show. it was made by the producers of "happy days," tom miller and bob boyet. they made "happy days," "laverne and shirley," i was kind of the richie cunningham on "full house." >> i feel like there's so many of those stories. brian, we don't have a ton of detail about bob saget's death. we have a tweet from law enforcement. you mentioned, though, he was on tour, i believe he had a performance last night or two nights ago. what do you know about that right now? >> that's right, and after his performance in jacksonville, florida, at 3:45 a.m., here is what he posted to his fans on twitter, he said he loved tonight's show, he appreciated the audience, he said thanks again, he said, i had no idea i did two sets tonight, i am happily addicted again to doing standup, to being on the road. then he promoted his future dates. his website, as he mentioned there, that's crashed because there are so many people trying to visit his website right now, but he did have this active performance schedule going out on tour and doing standup. as you mentioned, we don't know a lot about his death. we do know this, just in from the sheriff's office, in an email to cnn, saying they responded to the hotel, the ritz-carlton orlando, just after 4:00 p.m. eastern time today, so about 12 hours after that tweet we just showed onscreen in response to a man down call, and the unresponsive adult was found to be bob saget. there will certainly be questions about his death and manner of death. but let's go back to his life. as you showed, phil, that moment with jake tapper that aired, bob saget -- tapper was on twitter just now, "what a kind and sweet person full of light and life." i think that is a through line for bob saget's life, he was able to lift up others and make them better. think about "full house" as being an ense semble show, "america's funniest home videos," we lost along with people. there's not a lot of shows like that on tv anymore, and bob saget starred in two of them at the same time. >> i want to get back to you guys in just a few minutes, especially you, bill, i know you knew him a little bit. we'll continue follow the breaking news. guys, stick with me. the death of bob saget, we're just learning about this information. stay with us, we'll have more after the break. it's creamy. it's not your average chocolate bar. it's kinder bueno! smooth milk chocolate, crispy wafer, creamy hazelnut filling. it's kinder bueno. see blood when you brush or floss can be a sign of early gum damage. parodontax active gum repair kills plaque bacteria at the gum line to help keep the gum sealed tight. parodontax active gum repair toothpaste johnson & johnson is building a future where cancers can be cured. strokes can be reversed. and there isn't one definition of what well feels like. there are millions. johnson & johnson is building your world of well. 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still unknown but according to the sheriff's department there were no signs of foul play or drug use. we'll keep you updated as we get more reporting on that front. for now, i want to bring back in my panel, we've been kind of walking through what bob saget meant over the course of his career, not just in the entertainment industry, not just in hollywood but i think to the country to some degree. brian stelter, chloe milas, and bill carter. bill, you mentioned you knew him a little bit. you certainly ran in circles with folks who teldealt with hi and knew him well. explain how he was considered in terms of what kind of person he was inside the industry, inside television. >> i think if you look at even the tweets you're seeing now, he had a huge amount of goodwill. the guy really did build up a lot of goodwill, because he was a star who didn't -- he never acted like a star. he was just a working comic who got a great break and enjoyed the heck out of it. i met him a few times when he was on "full house" and then later in his career. then i really had a long talk with him when he came on my sirius radio show. he would talk about things like how when he was on "full house," the girls kind of looked at him as the dad on the set. and he really took that seriously. and i know he wound up advising them and talking to them. and obviously there were issues with some of the girls, jodie sweeten had issues later in her life, and he connected with them, he stayed with them, he felt a real bond with them, because it came naturally to him, i think it really did. he was -- i don't think he was a deep guy in that sense, but he was a feeling guy. he felt empathy toward a lot of people. and i think that makes you a great comedian, by the way, if you're able to do that. but interestingly, his life was not unlike the life of danny tanner in this sense. he had three daughters. danny tanner had three daughters. he had been a tv morning show host, he was a morning host on this show. so he had this connection that resonated with him and i think it made him even more conscious of the role he was playing as a dad to these girls who were in fact motherless on the show. one of the crazy things about that show, as he mentioned to me, is that it was based in tragedy. and it became this very broad comedy. little kids loved it, they would never miss it. that's a pretty unique and special thing that happened there. >> a staple in everybody's lives. bill, you mentioned some of the tweets. i want to read some of them now. moments ago, comedian jon stewart sent his condolences writing, bob saget, just the funniest and nicest. andy cohen tweeting he had the biggest heart and wore it on his sleeve. he was so generous with his feelings, a mensch. joel mchale wrote, one of the most kind and thoughtful people i've ever come across and he happened to be one of the funniest on the planet. i will miss you so much, bob, love you dear friend, i'm so sorry, kelly rizzo and the rest of the family. moments ago bob saget's "full house" co-star. this is happening in real time and people are grappling with it as it happens. as we get more information, obviously an individual who resonated inside the industry, inside television, and inside the country. his career wasn't just the '80s and '90s, it was continuous and throughout through several different phases. we'll have so much more after this break. bob saget, dead at 65. and a nanny to a couple of rambunctious kids. now, all that experience has led her to a job that feels like home. with home instead, you too can become a caregiver to older adults, with a career that makes a difference. ♪ apply today. ♪ why hide your skin if dupixent has your moderate to severe eczema or atopic dermatitis under control? hide my skin? not me. by hitting eczema where it counts, dupixent helps heal your skin from within keeping you one step ahead of eczema. hide my skin? not me. and that means long-lasting clearer skin... and fast itch relief 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actor, the comedian, the ever-present figure on americans' television for seemingly a decade or more, has died. he died at the age of 65. he was found unresponsive in an orlando area hotel. the police, the sheriff's department down in orange county, florida, said there was no foul play discovered at this point, no use of drugs either, but they do not have a coughs death. they are still investigating. and we are starting to get responses pouring in now from saget's friends, his co-stars, including john stamos, the "jesse" to "danny tanner." he wrote on twitter, i'm gutted, i'm broken, i will never have another friend like him, i love you so much bobby. i want to bring back my panel, chloe, brian, bill. chloe, your last thoughts to close out the hour about what bob saget meant. >> it's hard to put it into words. he was a complicated individual. losing betty white and now bob saget, two tv icons, both of which meant a heck of a lot to my formative years and my childhood. it's a lot. and a lot of people are really, really sad right now all over the world. >> and bill? >> you know, phil, i've written a lot about comedians, late night hosts, in my career. and they can be a little difficult, they can have an edge, they can be hard to know. and you don't usually come up with the adjective "sweet" to describe them. but bob was a sweet guy. you could tell it in your cha exchanges with him. you could feel it. he's a warm guy. he's a sweet guy who had a great career and he deserved it. >> brian, your final thoughts? >> to add to that word "sweet," also the word "kind." many fellow comedians said he was so kind. saget was back out on tour, that's why he was in florida. he had tour dates scheduled through june. by his own account, he loved what he was doing, returning to standup, being back on the road. his tour was called the "i don't do negative" tour. that's a nice thought and maybe an inspiring thought heading into a new week as people mourn the death of bob saget. think about 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