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East Harlem, NY (77WABC) — An early morning fire inside of an apartment at NYCHA’s Jackie Robinson Houses has killed a 5 year old girl, a 36 year old woman and left a 46-year-old man in critical condition according to the NYPD.
The fire was reported at 2:37 this morning inside of Apt. #6M at 110 East 129th Street. Police say when officers arrived, three people inside of the apartment were being assisted.
A 5-year-old girl and a 46-year-old man where taken to NYC Health & Hospitals/Harlem, where the child was pronounced dead and the man remains in critical condition.
EMS also transported a 36-year-old woman to NYC Health & Hospitals/Lincoln, where she was pronounced deceased.
The relationship between the three individuals has not yet been released. Identities of the fire victims is pending notification of the next of kin.
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The FDNY Fire Marshal will determine the cause of the fire, which was contained to the apartment. The investigation remains ongoing.
