CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WKBW) — On Friday, the community came together to honor the lives lost in a devastating fire four years ago.
Anthony Gouchie, Emma Johnson and their one-year-old daughter Amira were killed in an early morning fire on East Utica Street in September 2020.
Loved ones gathered at Cheektowaga Town Park on Friday to celebrate Amira's birthday, she would have been 6 years old.
"A happy little girl. She used to always sing her ABC's. She was about to turn two. We were planning on her 2nd birthday party. One thing I did give her a little early was a little pink house that she got to play with," Amira's grandmother, Ruth Gouchie said.
Family members are hoping for answers as no new information on a cause has been released since 2021.
"The fire doesn't start at random, especially when it started in a vehicle, if I'm not mistaken. it started in the car, in the driveway and then into the house. That's not an accidental fire," Jenni, with WNY Missing and Unidentified Persons Network said.
7 News reached out to the Erie County Sheriff's Office about any possible leads in the case.
We received the following statement: "At this time, the cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact our office (716-858-2400) or the Buffalo Fire Department."
