BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Fire Department is investigating a deadly fire on Parkview Avenue.
According to fire officials, firefighters responded to 167 Parkview Avenue just after 11 p.m. on Sunday, and upon arrival, there were heavy smoke conditions.
Officials said four people were inside and they were all transported to local hospitals.
In an update Monday afternoon, fire officials announced one of the residents, a 40-year-old man, has died. The three others all suffered smoke inhalation and one of them had a serious pelvis injury.
A Buffalo firefighter was also transported by ambulance to ECMC to be treated for second-degree burns to their face and has since been discharged.
According to officials, the fire started on the first floor and the cause is under investigation.
Damage is estimated at $250,000 and exposure damage occurred at two nearby garages which resulted in $60,000 in damage.
