Greece, NY – Townhouse Fire Claims Life of Woman

Greece, NY (January 4, 2019) – A fire that broke out at a townhouse in Greece tragically left one woman dead on Friday morning, January 4. The fire was reported at approximately 6:30 a.m. at a home located at the Long Pond Shores Waterfront Apartments on Pond View Heights. The location is a new development at this time.

According to the Lakeshore Fire Department, the fire started and was contained to one unit located on the first floor of the townhouse. Firefighters along with emergency medical crews immediately responded to the incident and located one female victim at the scene.

It has not been stated as to whether or not the victim was transported to a hospital, however, authorities have reported that she was pronounced dead from her injuries. The victim has not been identified at this time. Investigators are actively working to determine the cause of the incident as the events that led to this fire are currently unclear.

No further information has been provided.

New York Fires and Explosions

We would first like to offer our sincere condolences and our warmest thoughts and prayers to the loved ones of the victim during this devastating time. We also wish to extend our gratitude to the New York firefighters who risk their lives each and every day.

Unfortunately, many fires in New York are fatal or terribly injurious as they are among one of the most harrowing situations that any individual may encounter. Following such an upsetting event, it is very important to know that you may have the right to be compensated for your losses, especially in the event that your suffering was caused by another person’s careless or criminal behavior.

At Hach & Rose, we understand that there is nothing as overwhelming as the sudden loss of a loved one, and we are here for you 24/7 to answer any questions you may have. If you have lost a loved one in a New York fire or explosion, please don’t hesitate to call 212-779-0057 today.

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