UPDATE: The victim has been identified by Batavia Police as Gary Horner, 58.
Original post:
Officials are still trying to contact the family of a man killed in a 3 a.m. fire on Dellinger Avenue.
His name has not yet been officially released.
The initial call of the fire came in at 3:08 a.m. when a passerby reported hearing firm alarms and could smell smoke.
Firefighters arrived at 5 Dellinger Ave. at 3:10 a.m.
Firefighters performed an initial search of the second floor apartment and found a male occupant in the bedroom. He had apparently succumbed to injuries by the time he was found.
Four occupants of the lower apartment were evacuated safely.
WBTA interviewed one of the lower apartment residents, Ella Morrison (MP3).
The building is owned by David Ferry of Buffalo.
The fire caused an estimated $15,000 damage to the building and $5,000 damage to contents.
The cause remains under investigation.
Photo courtesy The Batavian's news partner, WBTA.
Previously: Man dies in fire on Dellinger Avenue
UPDATE: We are aware that another news organization has reported the name of the victim. It is the policy of The Batavian, as well as our news partner WBTA, not to release the names of victims of fatal fires and accidents until authorities have confirmed that next-of-kin have been notified.
The "daily news online" has
The "daily news online" has listed a name of the victim
I'm aware of that.
I'm aware of that.
How very sad. My thoughts &
How very sad. My thoughts & prayers go out to his loved ones. Happy for the other tenants that got out safely.
And big kudos to the passerby who called 9-1-1!
thats because howard has a
thats because howard has a heart and the nameless faceless greedheads at the daily news couldnt care about respect for loved one of a tragedy. that paper is doomed but its all for the best in this ever more becoming paperless world
I agree with Mardell Lamb. It
I agree with Mardell Lamb. It hits me hard coz its close to home. He will be missed by Dellinger Ave residents.
I'm so sorry for everyone
I'm so sorry for everyone involved. I've been through a fire in a "rented apt" and it was devastating to our family (the cause not in our apt). We also were awakened by police and fire agencies that said we needed to evacuate in the "wee hours". They did their very best to save our belongings, but thousands of dollars were lost including our clothes, most of the furniture, and for a short time "our spirit".
The help we received from the Fire Fighters & Police, the Red Cross, our local churches and our families was overwhelming. Such love & compassion is hard to find. This renewed our spirit in the community at a very difficult time.
But none-the-less brings on a fear of fire that will never leave you and makes you more aware of your "surroundings".
God Bless the family of the one who has been lost, and the family that will need to rebuild.