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Brooklyn, NY (May 19, 2021) – At 6:20 a.m. on Wednesday morning, May 19, a teen was killed in a fatal house fire in Brooklyn.
According to police, the accident happened at 17 Pulaski Street in a four-story residential building. The fire spread out of control quickly and approximately 100 firefighters responded to put out the blaze. When fire crews went on a sweep of the home, they found a 15-year-old boy trapped on the fourth floor.
Paramedics and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene. The 15-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries and was pronounced dead while there.
Fire crews were able to get the fire under control around 7:11 a.m.
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.
Fatal Fires in New York
Fires occur in the blink of an eye throughout the state of New York. More fires happen in New York, in fact, than in many other states in the U.S. These incidents occur in both residential and commercial areas, causing immense harm. In some cases, fires are even fatal and take the lives of loved ones. An unexpected fatal fire can turn your life upside-down and leave you to feel both helpless and alone, especially if you have lost a child in one of these incidents. If you have lost somebody closest to you, you and your family have options and should have the help of an attorney on your side.
Nobody is ever fully prepared to face the aftermath of a New York house fire on their own, especially one that leads to fatalities. However, this is the reality that so many victims face every single year. As you grieve the loss of your loved one, you may wonder how you will afford to pay the bills that pile up against you. Losing somebody closest to you can have a huge and lasting impact on your life. If you have suffered these losses and wonder where you can turn, you should seek the immediate help of a wrongful death attorney.
Our New York accident attorneys at Miller, Montiel & Strano are here to help you after you have lost a loved one in a fire. We understand how overwhelming these cases can be on both emotional and financial levels. Our attorneys will help you work toward compensation for a wide array of aspects such as medical expenses, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and more. Please contact a wrongful death attorney in New York at 516-484-4010 for more information on your options.
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