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IDs, Ages Released For 17 Killed In NYC Apartment Fire IDs, Ages Released For 17 Killed In NYC Apartment Fire
IDs, Ages Released For 17 Killed In NYC Apartment Fire The final list of names of those who perished in a massive fire in a New York City apartment building that claimed the lives of 17 people, has been released. The names of the last three victims were released by the NYPD Wednesday, Jan. 12. The youngest was 2 years old. The victims ranged in age from 2 to 50 years old. All died from accidental smoke inhalation, according to the medical examiner's office. Members of the FDNY attend a vigil for the victims.New York City Fire Department The fire broke out at a high-rise apartment building in the Bronx on Sunday, Jan. 9, and smoke quickly s…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Large Three-Story Home Destroyed By Fire In Yonkers Large Three-Story Home Destroyed By Fire In Yonkers
Large Three-Story Home Destroyed By Fire In Yonkers A large three-story Westchester home was destroyed by an early-morning fire due to poor water pressure conditions. The fire took place around 12:58 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 28, when the Yonkers Fire Department responded to a call for a fire at the home located at 423 Odell Ave., in Yonkers. The two-alarm fire was believed to have started in the garage and since the residents were away it was not noticed until the entire first floor was fully involved in flames, said Yonkers FD Deputy Chief Joseph Citrone. The first arriving fire company units were unable to enter the house due to the condit…

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by Kathy Reakes