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Tremont, Bronx

2 People Killed in Fire That Spread From Buddhist Temple

Reported Feb 12 at 6:03 AM Β· Updated Feb 13 at 10:20 AM Β· 277.0K Notified Β· 300.0K Viewed

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Summary

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Feb 13, 10:19AM

According to fire officials, the blaze started accidentally after a space heater was left running too close to clothing and other combustible materials.

Feb 13, 10:18AM

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.

Feb 12, 10:25AM

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.

Feb 12, 9:01AM

Firefighters have brought the third alarm fire in the Bronx under control, reducing the immediate threat.

Feb 12, 8:18AM

EMS confirms two patients: one in critical condition and one deceased. Fire operations continue with moderate potential risk.

Feb 12, 7:43AM

Firefighters update that the fire spread to the two buildings immediately adjacent to the temple.

Feb 13, 10:19AM

According to fire officials, the blaze started accidentally after a space heater was left running too close to clothing and other combustible materials.

Feb 13, 10:18AM

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.

Feb 12, 10:25AM

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.

Feb 12, 9:01AM

Firefighters have brought the third alarm fire in the Bronx under control, reducing the immediate threat.

Feb 12, 8:18AM

EMS confirms two patients: one in critical condition and one deceased. Fire operations continue with moderate potential risk.

Feb 12, 7:43AM

Firefighters update that the fire spread to the two buildings immediately adjacent to the temple.

Feb 13, 10:19AM

According to fire officials, the blaze started accidentally after a space heater was left running too close to clothing and other combustible materials.

Feb 13, 10:18AM

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.

Feb 12, 10:25AM

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.

Feb 12, 9:01AM

Firefighters have brought the third alarm fire in the Bronx under control, reducing the immediate threat.

Feb 12, 8:18AM

EMS confirms two patients: one in critical condition and one deceased. Fire operations continue with moderate potential risk.

Feb 12, 7:43AM

Firefighters update that the fire spread to the two buildings immediately adjacent to the temple.

Feb 13, 10:19AM

According to fire officials, the blaze started accidentally after a space heater was left running too close to clothing and other combustible materials.

Feb 13, 10:18AM

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.

Feb 12, 10:25AM

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.

Feb 12, 9:01AM

Firefighters have brought the third alarm fire in the Bronx under control, reducing the immediate threat.

Feb 12, 8:18AM

EMS confirms two patients: one in critical condition and one deceased. Fire operations continue with moderate potential risk.

Feb 12, 7:43AM

Firefighters update that the fire spread to the two buildings immediately adjacent to the temple.

Feb 13, 10:19AM

According to fire officials, the blaze started accidentally after a space heater was left running too close to clothing and other combustible materials.

Feb 13, 10:18AM

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.

Feb 12, 10:25AM

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.

Feb 12, 9:01AM

Firefighters have brought the third alarm fire in the Bronx under control, reducing the immediate threat.

Feb 12, 8:18AM

EMS confirms two patients: one in critical condition and one deceased. Fire operations continue with moderate potential risk.

Feb 12, 7:43AM

Firefighters update that the fire spread to the two buildings immediately adjacent to the temple.

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Comments

1243113091126Feb 12 at 10:33 AM

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

omgaFeb 12 at 2:18 PM

πŸ™πŸ½ Lord Jesus Christ Have Mercy πŸ™πŸ½. My Condolences to the Family πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½

gracebxgalFeb 12 at 6:36 AM

So sad. The Buddhist monks in that home are beautiful people. We’ve known them for years.

tmedina85Feb 12 at 6:39 AM

So sad 😞

Eob71Feb 12 at 12:04 PM

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.

Kay08272Feb 12 at 7:17 AM

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 🚨 now I feel so sick 😒 hope this wasn’t a hate crime πŸ™πŸ™

violet_33Feb 12 at 4:25 PM

@Kay08272 same happened to me this morning. Hope you are feeling better

1243113091126Feb 12 at 10:33 AM

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

omgaFeb 12 at 2:18 PM

πŸ™πŸ½ Lord Jesus Christ Have Mercy πŸ™πŸ½. My Condolences to the Family πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½

gracebxgalFeb 12 at 6:36 AM

So sad. The Buddhist monks in that home are beautiful people. We’ve known them for years.

tmedina85Feb 12 at 6:39 AM

So sad 😞

Eob71Feb 12 at 12:04 PM

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.

Kay08272Feb 12 at 7:17 AM

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 🚨 now I feel so sick 😒 hope this wasn’t a hate crime πŸ™πŸ™

violet_33Feb 12 at 4:25 PM

@Kay08272 same happened to me this morning. Hope you are feeling better

1243113091126Feb 12 at 10:33 AM

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

omgaFeb 12 at 2:18 PM

πŸ™πŸ½ Lord Jesus Christ Have Mercy πŸ™πŸ½. My Condolences to the Family πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½

gracebxgalFeb 12 at 6:36 AM

So sad. The Buddhist monks in that home are beautiful people. We’ve known them for years.

tmedina85Feb 12 at 6:39 AM

So sad 😞

Eob71Feb 12 at 12:04 PM

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.

Kay08272Feb 12 at 7:17 AM

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 🚨 now I feel so sick 😒 hope this wasn’t a hate crime πŸ™πŸ™

violet_33Feb 12 at 4:25 PM

@Kay08272 same happened to me this morning. Hope you are feeling better

1243113091126Feb 12 at 10:33 AM

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

omgaFeb 12 at 2:18 PM

πŸ™πŸ½ Lord Jesus Christ Have Mercy πŸ™πŸ½. My Condolences to the Family πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½

gracebxgalFeb 12 at 6:36 AM

So sad. The Buddhist monks in that home are beautiful people. We’ve known them for years.

tmedina85Feb 12 at 6:39 AM

So sad 😞

Eob71Feb 12 at 12:04 PM

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.

Kay08272Feb 12 at 7:17 AM

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 🚨 now I feel so sick 😒 hope this wasn’t a hate crime πŸ™πŸ™

violet_33Feb 12 at 4:25 PM

@Kay08272 same happened to me this morning. Hope you are feeling better

1243113091126Feb 12 at 10:33 AM

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

omgaFeb 12 at 2:18 PM

πŸ™πŸ½ Lord Jesus Christ Have Mercy πŸ™πŸ½. My Condolences to the Family πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½

gracebxgalFeb 12 at 6:36 AM

So sad. The Buddhist monks in that home are beautiful people. We’ve known them for years.

tmedina85Feb 12 at 6:39 AM

So sad 😞

Eob71Feb 12 at 12:04 PM

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.

Kay08272Feb 12 at 7:17 AM

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 🚨 now I feel so sick 😒 hope this wasn’t a hate crime πŸ™πŸ™

violet_33Feb 12 at 4:25 PM

@Kay08272 same happened to me this morning. Hope you are feeling better

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