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Staten Island, NY (December 27, 2020) – Around 1:20 a.m. on Sunday morning, December 27, three people were injured in a Staten Island apartment fire.
According to police, the incident took place at 555 McClean Avenue inside a 6-story apartment building owned by the New York City Housing Authority. Police have not yet said what caused the severe fire to break out across the building.
FDNY responders were dispatched to the scene where they found that flames initially broke out in a first-floor hallway. They found that multiple residents were still inside the home and ran inside to help those in need.
Three civilians from inside the apartment building suffered from injuries, though their conditions are not yet known. The parties were immediately hospitalized.
The investigation into the circumstances of the fire continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Apartment Fires in New York
More apartment fires break out in the state of New York than in many other states within the entire U.S. In just one year, it is estimated that hundreds of people are killed and thousands are injured in house fires throughout New York. Some of the most common injuries that stem from these incidents include smoke inhalation and burns. If you have been harmed as a result of an apartment fire and believe that another party is to blame, you should have legal help on your side.
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Our attorneys at Miller, Montiel & Strano have diligently assisted those injured in fires throughout the state of New York. We understand how traumatic it can be to become injured in a fire that is caused by another party. Our attorneys will stand by your side and help you obtain compensation for a wide array of aspects including medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. Please contact a New York accident attorney at 516-484-4010 for more information on your legal options.
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