No Smoke Alarms in York, PA, Duplex Where Three Killed

A York firefighter's leg was briefly trapped when the floor gave way, but he self-extricated.

The York duplex where three people were killed in a fire Wednesday did not have smoke alarms.

The victims were identified as Giavanna Rocobene, 25, Victor Gonzalez, 24, and Gabriella Cruz, 17. 

Victor and Giavanna who were married and Gabriella, Victor's sister, were found on the third floor, according to Fox43.

Chief William Sleeger said a firefighter called a 'Mayday' when his leg got stuck when the floor gave out under him.  "He was able to extricate himself and keep moving."

The cause of the fire that was discovered about 6:15 a.m. remains under investigation. 

Sleeger added that the house had no working smoke alarms. 

 

 

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