Three people, including a 90-year-old woman suffering from dementia, died in a house fire in Queens, New York over the weekend. The victims included a 56-year-old man found unconscious and unresponsive, a 54-year-old woman, and the 90-year-old woman who was the mother of the other two victims. The family members took care of their mother, who would sometimes wander the neighborhood due to her dementia.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the FDNY Fire Marshals, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death for the victims. FDNY officials expressed their condolences to the families affected by the tragedy and emphasized their commitment to preventing fire deaths.
More than 100 firefighters and EMS personnel responded to the fire, which started in the cellar and extended to the first and second floors of the building. The heavy smoke condition made it difficult for firefighters to locate and rescue the victims, which resulted in three fatalities.
FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito described the challenges faced by first responders upon arrival at the scene, while Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker expressed his determination to keep fire deaths low through preventive measures. The community mourns the loss of the victims and offers support to their families during this difficult time.
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