March 1, 2023 The 37-year-old member of the Buffalo Fire Department died after becoming trapped by falling debris.
Source Firehouse.com News
The Buffalo firefighter who was trapped inside a burning building in downtown Buffalo has died, according to Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown.
The 37-year-old firefighter died fighting the four-alarm blaze after becoming trapped by falling debris.
The mayor confirmed the death during a 4 p.m. news conference adding that the firefighter’s name would not be released at this time, with family notifications still pending.
Brown also said that an emergency demolition order will be issued for the building at 745 Main St., citing its unstable condition.