A tragic fire in Dyker Heights resulted in the death of a 40-year-old woman, who was reportedly squatting in the residence illegally. Fire officials responded to the three-alarm blaze at 1237 67th Street, with the Red Cross assisting on site. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, though initial challenges in battling the flames were intensified by freezing temperatures. In total, three firefighters sustained minor injuries, while no other residents in the area were reported hurt, according to the FDNY.
The FDNY responded to a three-alarm fire in Dyker Heights, where a 40-year-old woman died after illegally squatting in the home.
Three firefighters suffered minor injuries while battling the blaze, exacerbated by frigid weather, but no other injuries were reported among neighbors.
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