Top photo via a reader; other photos by Steven
Updated 2/3: There is a crowdfunding campaign to care for the victim's dog, Bella.
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A fire broke out this morning around 10:30 on the second floor of 65 Second Ave. between Third Street and Fourth Street.
There is an unconfirmed report that a resident died from the fire in the six-story building on the west side of the avenue.
The Citizen app reports the fatality as well as two minor injuries. Updated: FDNY sources confirmed the death of a 75-year-old man inside the building, per the Daily News.
According to witnesses, the FDNY responded quickly and had the fire under control before 11 a.m.
As of noon, Second Avenue is closed at Fourth Street.
Updated:
Residents were able to return to the building around 3 p.m.
We'll update the story when more information becomes available.
Updated 7:45 p.m.
Here's a look at the building this evening... the fire started in the second-floor unit above the now-closed former home of Double Zero in the north storefront...
Tragedy.
ReplyDeleteI saw this on my morning walk.
Terrible news. Rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteI think I know the man who died 😪 He walked very bent over and he had a small dog
ReplyDeleteYes that was him
Deletegrateful to FDNY and their quick action <3 We were able to get back into the building about an hour ago.
ReplyDeleteRIP Robert. Were told his sweet dog Bella was resuscitated and taken to the vet by another neighbor.
ReplyDeleteHe was a great guy and lived in the building for years. I’m so glad I got to talk to him recently. He will be greatly missed
DeleteI used to live nearby. Can you tell us anything more about Robert’s life?
ReplyDeleteHe was a veteran!
DeleteIm a close friend and neighbor of the deceased,Sarah can you call me its Shane from down the block. I cant believe Bobby is gone.
ReplyDeleteSaw this on my way home from the store. FDNY had a great response, but it appeared smoke did rise through other apartments; I saw a man come down from the top via the fire escape. Sad news about the man lost : (
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteHoping to raise a few dollars to keep Bella Alive, she is not doing well and may have to be put down without continued medical care. Her lungs were hurt by the smoke inhalation. Please see go fund me below:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-bellas-healing-after-tragic-fire?attribution_id=sl:7f24ce09-d8f0-46c3-9048-a9f867c06431&utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link
Robert will be missed. He was a very kind and warm soul.
ReplyDeleteSo sad. Donated! Thank you Dean- you're a real mensch. <3
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