Police investigating fatal fire in Niagara Falls

Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini

July 23, 2024 at 2:54 PM

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Niagara Falls fire and police detectives are investigating a fatal fire that occurred Tuesday morning on Orleans Avenue, officials announced.

Emergency crews were dispatched to a structure fire just before 9 a.m. at 3054 Orleans Ave. According to officials, smoke was coming from the residence and the fire was contained within ten minutes of arrival.

Officials say a victim, whose identity is being withheld, was found in the back bedroom of the house.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

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Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini joined the News 4 team in 2024 as a Digital Video Producer. She is a graduate of Chatham University.

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