• Subscribe
  • Buyer's Guide
  • In Print
  • Advertise
  • Station Design Conference
  • FireFusion
  • Podcasts
    1. Home

    Teen Being Questioned after Deadly New York Fire

    Dec. 31, 2003
    A 15-year-old who suffered severe burns to his hands and face in a deadly Bronx fire is being questioned by authorities.
    WABC - New York
    The fire charred much of the interior in less than 45 minutes.
    The fire charred much of the interior in less than 45 minutes.

    See Images from the Story

    (New York-WABC, December 31, 2003) -- A 15-year-old who suffered severe burns to his hands and face in a deadly Bronx fire is being questioned by authorities.

    The two-alarm fire killed two women, it also injured six other people, including a toddler. They are in critical condition after a 3-story apartment building in the Parkchester section went up flames Tuesday morning.

    Authorities say they found traces of an accelerant on a second floor hallway.

    Six firefighters were hurt on the way to the fire when their truck collided with two cars. Three people in the cars are in stable condition.

    Related:

    Voice Your Opinion!

    To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Firehouse, create an account today!