Officials probing whether hoarding played role in fatal fire
Officials probing whether hoarding played role in fatal fire
May 14, 2021 08:10AM
NEW HAVENÂ (AP) â Connecticut officials are trying to determine whether hoarding played any role in a house fire that killed a New Haven firefighter and severely injured one of his colleagues, investigators said Thursday.
Firefighter Ricardo Torres Jr. died and Lt. Samod Rankins suffered serious burns after becoming trapped in the burning home on Valley Street early Wednesday morning. Rankinsâ condition was improving, officials said.
Sgt. Paul Makuc, a fire investigator with state police, said during a news conference Thursday that officials were not sure yet whether there were hoarding conditions or âa lot of accumulation of combustible materialsâ in the home.
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A police escort and procession took place Friday afternoon as the body of fallen New Haven firefighter Ricardo Torres, Jr. was transported from the Medical Examiners Office.
Farmington firefighters were seen erecting a giant American flag in front of the Jackson Laboratory. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
Officers said flags are also at half staff in the area to honor Torres.
Torres, 30, lost his life early Wednesday morning when he went into a burning home at 190 Valley Street to attempt to rescue people believed to be trapped inside.
New Haven firefighter s condition steadily improving
The Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit (FEIU) is leading the fire probe at the house on Valley Street. Author: Tony Terzi Updated: 8:16 PM EDT May 13, 2021
NEW HAVEN, Conn Finally, some good news coming out of the tragic New Haven fire that left one firefighter dead and another fighting for his life in the hospital. Chief John Alston is with Lt. Samod Rankins at Bridgeport Hospital burn unit and Lt. Rankins’ condition has been steadily improving, said Assistant Chief Justin McCarthy, of the New Haven Fire Department.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner says the manner and cause of death of New Haven Firefighter Ricardo Torres is “pending further studies.” No funeral arrangements have been announced.
Ricardo Torres. New Haven Independent / Contributed
NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - A New Haven firefighter is being remembered after he died in the line of duty while battling a fire very early Wednesday morning.
Chief John Alston of the New Haven Fire Department identified the firefighter as Ricardo Torres Jr.
The fire broke out around 1 a.m. at a multi-family home on Valley Street overnight.
Minutes after crews arrived, firefighters said they rescued a woman inside.
A New Haven firefighter died while battling a fire on Wednesday. Companies on arrival saw heavy fire, flames, Alston. [There was a] report of multiple occupants trapped.
New Haven firefighter died doing the job he always dreamed of doing, officials say
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Firefighter Ricardo Torres.Contributed
NEW HAVEN Firefighter Ricardo Torres was recalled Wednesday as someone who had a deep love help of helping others, a warm sense of humor and a lifelong goal of being part of fire service.
Torres died Wednesday while fighting a fire on Valley Street. He joined the department in July 2019, serving on Engine 6.
Local 825 union President Patrick Cannon, backed by dozens of firefighters, said Wednesday the men and women of the department were hurting.
Torres “was doing the job he always dreamed of doing,” Cannon said, and paid with his life.