Gregory Fernandez, a 38-year-old Navy veteran, died in an apartment fire in Brooklyn that was exacerbated by two SUVs blocking nearby fire hydrants, hindering FDNY's response. His family, including his critically injured wife and young son, were also affected during the fire that occurred early Sunday morning. Neighbors and family expressed grief and outrage, with Fernandez Sr. calling for stricter penalties for blocking hydrants, as they prevent timely assistance during emergencies. The FDNY has urged all residents to respect fire lanes to prevent future tragedies.
"That's horrible... People are dying because the fire department can't assist because you park your car in front of a hydrant. That should be a criminal offense in my eyes."
"Seconds count in an emergency and the FDNY is begging New Yorkers in all five boroughs: Please DO NOT block fire hydrants... lives are on the line."
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