The fire broke out in a rear apartment of a multiunit building. Crews say the flames completely engulfed the unit, leaving extensive damage behind. Two windows were later boarded up, and much of the apartment was destroyed.
Breakdown
- Fire broke out in a Poughkeepsie apartment building
- Resident of the affected apartment died in the fire 32s
- Building has been condemned; residents cannot return 49s
- Basement resident displaced due to flooding from firefighting 58s
- Investigation ongoing; more information expected 1m 13s