Officials say child killed in Troy fire that displaced 20
April 25, 2021
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TROY, N.Y. (AP) Fire officials say a child died in an early Sunday morning fire that spread to four buildings in Troy.
The Albany Times Union reports that four buildings and eight apartments saw significant damage, with 20 people displaced.
Fire Chief Eric McMahon said the fire was under investigation. The child s age and cause of death were not known, he said.
One additional person was taken to a hospital for burns, McMahon said. That person s condition was unknown.
Firefighters received the call about a child trapped in a fire at 388 Fourth St. shortly after 5 a.m.
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Heavy equipment is seen at the sight of a fire that badly damaged 451 Broadway on Saturday. Troy officials said they are speaking with the owner of the building about whether the structure can be saved.Will Waldron / Times UnionShow MoreShow Less
2of6Buy PhotoA view of the building at 451 Broadway on Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Troy, N.Y. A fire heavily damaged the building. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union)Paul Buckowski/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less
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Heavy equipment is seen at the sight of a fire that badly damaged 451 Broadway on Saturday. Troy officials said they are speaking with the owner of the building about whether the structure can be saved.Will Waldron / Times UnionShow MoreShow Less