2 People Killed in Fire That Spread From Buddhist Temple
2086 Anthony Ave, Tremont, Bronx
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- FDNY officials said that two people, including a Buddhist monk, died in a fire that started after a space heater caught fire in a building housing a Buddhist temple.
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According to fire officials, the blaze started accidentally after a space heater was left running too close to clothing and other combustible materials.
According to an article by the Associated Press, one of the victims was identified as a monk of the temple, who had existing health problems. The fire damaged the small temple, located inside a white, two-story townhouse, and a residence for monks in a home next door.
FDNY officials said that two people died in the fire. The first victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and the second victim was pronounced after being taken to the hospital. The victims were found in a building next to the one that had the temple. Fire marshals are investigating the cause of the fire and whether smoke alarms were installed or functioning. Firefighters were hampered in their efforts by a car that was blocking a fire hydrant. The Red Cross is also on hand to help five people who have been displaced.
Firefighters have corrected the address of the fire to 2086 Anthony Avenue.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2086 Anthony Ave.
EMS updates that one of the victims has been pronounced deceased.
Firefighters have three fire hoses outstretched to douse the flames.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2084 Anthony Ave.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2064 Anthony Ave.
According to fire officials, the blaze started accidentally after a space heater was left running too close to clothing and other combustible materials.
According to an article by the Associated Press, one of the victims was identified as a monk of the temple, who had existing health problems. The fire damaged the small temple, located inside a white, two-story townhouse, and a residence for monks in a home next door.
FDNY officials said that two people died in the fire. The first victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and the second victim was pronounced after being taken to the hospital. The victims were found in a building next to the one that had the temple. Fire marshals are investigating the cause of the fire and whether smoke alarms were installed or functioning. Firefighters were hampered in their efforts by a car that was blocking a fire hydrant. The Red Cross is also on hand to help five people who have been displaced.
Firefighters have corrected the address of the fire to 2086 Anthony Avenue.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2086 Anthony Ave.
EMS updates that one of the victims has been pronounced deceased.
Firefighters have three fire hoses outstretched to douse the flames.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2084 Anthony Ave.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2064 Anthony Ave.
According to fire officials, the blaze started accidentally after a space heater was left running too close to clothing and other combustible materials.
According to an article by the Associated Press, one of the victims was identified as a monk of the temple, who had existing health problems. The fire damaged the small temple, located inside a white, two-story townhouse, and a residence for monks in a home next door.
FDNY officials said that two people died in the fire. The first victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and the second victim was pronounced after being taken to the hospital. The victims were found in a building next to the one that had the temple. Fire marshals are investigating the cause of the fire and whether smoke alarms were installed or functioning. Firefighters were hampered in their efforts by a car that was blocking a fire hydrant. The Red Cross is also on hand to help five people who have been displaced.
Firefighters have corrected the address of the fire to 2086 Anthony Avenue.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2086 Anthony Ave.
EMS updates that one of the victims has been pronounced deceased.
Firefighters have three fire hoses outstretched to douse the flames.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2084 Anthony Ave.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2064 Anthony Ave.
According to fire officials, the blaze started accidentally after a space heater was left running too close to clothing and other combustible materials.
According to an article by the Associated Press, one of the victims was identified as a monk of the temple, who had existing health problems. The fire damaged the small temple, located inside a white, two-story townhouse, and a residence for monks in a home next door.
FDNY officials said that two people died in the fire. The first victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and the second victim was pronounced after being taken to the hospital. The victims were found in a building next to the one that had the temple. Fire marshals are investigating the cause of the fire and whether smoke alarms were installed or functioning. Firefighters were hampered in their efforts by a car that was blocking a fire hydrant. The Red Cross is also on hand to help five people who have been displaced.
Firefighters have corrected the address of the fire to 2086 Anthony Avenue.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2086 Anthony Ave.
EMS updates that one of the victims has been pronounced deceased.
Firefighters have three fire hoses outstretched to douse the flames.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2084 Anthony Ave.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2064 Anthony Ave.
According to fire officials, the blaze started accidentally after a space heater was left running too close to clothing and other combustible materials.
According to an article by the Associated Press, one of the victims was identified as a monk of the temple, who had existing health problems. The fire damaged the small temple, located inside a white, two-story townhouse, and a residence for monks in a home next door.
FDNY officials said that two people died in the fire. The first victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and the second victim was pronounced after being taken to the hospital. The victims were found in a building next to the one that had the temple. Fire marshals are investigating the cause of the fire and whether smoke alarms were installed or functioning. Firefighters were hampered in their efforts by a car that was blocking a fire hydrant. The Red Cross is also on hand to help five people who have been displaced.
Firefighters have corrected the address of the fire to 2086 Anthony Avenue.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2086 Anthony Ave.
EMS updates that one of the victims has been pronounced deceased.
Firefighters have three fire hoses outstretched to douse the flames.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2084 Anthony Ave.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2064 Anthony Ave.
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And some idiot blocked the fire hydrant the fire fighters should have smashed the windows and put the hose right through the car if the car gets flooded or damaged too bad it never should have been parked there
ππ½ Lord Jesus Christ Have Mercy ππ½. My Condolences to the Family ππ½ππ½
So sad. The Buddhist monks in that home are beautiful people. Weβve known them for years.
So sad π
The owner of the car that was parked blocking hydrant should be arrested and charged with murder. 2 people died because of their actions. Disgusting.
My phije was completely dead but the smoke was so strong it work me up and I had to close my window I am 2 blocks away just around 6:30am I was hearing lots of sirens π¨ now I feel so sick π’ hope this wasnβt a hate crime ππ
@Kay08272 same happened to me this morning. Hope you are feeling better
And some idiot blocked the fire hydrant the fire fighters should have smashed the windows and put the hose right through the car if the car gets flooded or damaged too bad it never should have been parked there
ππ½ Lord Jesus Christ Have Mercy ππ½. My Condolences to the Family ππ½ππ½
So sad. The Buddhist monks in that home are beautiful people. Weβve known them for years.
So sad π
The owner of the car that was parked blocking hydrant should be arrested and charged with murder. 2 people died because of their actions. Disgusting.
My phije was completely dead but the smoke was so strong it work me up and I had to close my window I am 2 blocks away just around 6:30am I was hearing lots of sirens π¨ now I feel so sick π’ hope this wasnβt a hate crime ππ
@Kay08272 same happened to me this morning. Hope you are feeling better
And some idiot blocked the fire hydrant the fire fighters should have smashed the windows and put the hose right through the car if the car gets flooded or damaged too bad it never should have been parked there
ππ½ Lord Jesus Christ Have Mercy ππ½. My Condolences to the Family ππ½ππ½
So sad. The Buddhist monks in that home are beautiful people. Weβve known them for years.
So sad π
The owner of the car that was parked blocking hydrant should be arrested and charged with murder. 2 people died because of their actions. Disgusting.
My phije was completely dead but the smoke was so strong it work me up and I had to close my window I am 2 blocks away just around 6:30am I was hearing lots of sirens π¨ now I feel so sick π’ hope this wasnβt a hate crime ππ
@Kay08272 same happened to me this morning. Hope you are feeling better
And some idiot blocked the fire hydrant the fire fighters should have smashed the windows and put the hose right through the car if the car gets flooded or damaged too bad it never should have been parked there
ππ½ Lord Jesus Christ Have Mercy ππ½. My Condolences to the Family ππ½ππ½
So sad. The Buddhist monks in that home are beautiful people. Weβve known them for years.
So sad π
The owner of the car that was parked blocking hydrant should be arrested and charged with murder. 2 people died because of their actions. Disgusting.
My phije was completely dead but the smoke was so strong it work me up and I had to close my window I am 2 blocks away just around 6:30am I was hearing lots of sirens π¨ now I feel so sick π’ hope this wasnβt a hate crime ππ
@Kay08272 same happened to me this morning. Hope you are feeling better
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And some idiot blocked the fire hydrant the fire fighters should have smashed the windows and put the hose right through the car if the car gets flooded or damaged too bad it never should have been parked there
ππ½ Lord Jesus Christ Have Mercy ππ½. My Condolences to the Family ππ½ππ½
So sad. The Buddhist monks in that home are beautiful people. Weβve known them for years.
So sad π
The owner of the car that was parked blocking hydrant should be arrested and charged with murder. 2 people died because of their actions. Disgusting.
My phije was completely dead but the smoke was so strong it work me up and I had to close my window I am 2 blocks away just around 6:30am I was hearing lots of sirens π¨ now I feel so sick π’ hope this wasnβt a hate crime ππ
@Kay08272 same happened to me this morning. Hope you are feeling better