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Tragic House Fire in Queens Ruled Homicide: Four Lives Lost, Including a Three-Year-Old Girl
A devastating house fire in Queens, New York, has resulted in four fatalities, including a three-year-old girl named Sihan Yang. The fire, which occurred on March sixteenth, has been classified as a homicide by the chief medical examiner. The blaze engulfed a three-story building, claiming the lives of Chengri Cui, a sixty-one-year-old woman, and a sixty-three-year-old man at the scene, while another victim died later at a hospital. Residents were forced to make desperate escapes, with some jumping from upper-floor windows to escape the intense heat and smoke. Firefighters battled the flames for over two hours, but a collapsing staircase temporarily trapped some responders. Several injuries were reported, including to firefighters and four other residents who were treated and released from hospitals. New York City leaders expressed their condolences to the families and praised the first responders for their bravery. The investigation is ongoing, with the fire marshal examining the cause and police making no arrests yet as they gather evidence.
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