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Residents: One dead in Poughkeepsie apartment fire

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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.

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  • 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