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Manhattan, NY (October 30, 2021) – Around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, October 30, a boy was killed in a fatal apartment fire in Manhattan.
According to emergency responders, the incident happened in the early morning hours in an apartment on West 178thStreet near Broadway. When fire crews arrived at the scene, they discovered flames tearing through the basement and first floor of the apartment. More than 70 firefighters were called to the scene to help.
Paramedics and numerous other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. A 7-year-old boy who lived in the building sustained severe burns and was pronounced dead at the scene. The child’s 54-year-old grandmother was hospitalized with serious injuries. Three people inside the building and one firefighter were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The area was blocked off for a period of time as police worked to clear the scene.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Fatal Fires in New York
Fires happen every single day in the state of New York. In fact, more fires happen in the state of New York than in many other states throughout the U.S. These incidents happen in both residential and commercial areas, causing extensive harm to those involved. Losing a loved one in a fatal fire can impact your life in a variety of ways, leaving you to feel alone and confused. If you have suffered the enormous loss of a loved one in a fire, you should have the dedicated help of an attorney on your side.
Losing somebody close to you in a fire is never an easy thing to face. If you have lost someone you love in a fire, you have a variety of options available for you. As you grieve the loss of a loved one, you may wonder how you will afford to pay the bills that pile up against you. It is never easy to face these enormous losses entirely on your own. If you have lost someone you love in a fatal fire, you have options. It is important that you speak with a dedicated Manhattan wrongful death attorney at this time.
Manhattan Fire Accident Attorneys
Our accident attorneys at Miller, Montiel & Strano are here to help you move forward after you have lost someone you love in a fire. We understand how overwhelming a fatal fire can be and the impact that it can have on your life. Our attorneys will stand by your side and help you work toward the compensation that you deserve for a wide array of aspects. These include medical bills, lost income, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and more. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Manhattan at (516) 945-9033 for more information on how we can assist you.
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