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Published May 13. 2021 11:34PM  NEW HAVEN (AP) 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. Rankins 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 hording conditions or “a lot of accumulation of combustible materials” in the home.

Officials probing whether hoarding played role in fatal fire

Officials probing whether hoarding played role in fatal fire Officials probing whether hoarding played role in fatal fire May 14, 2021 08:10AM NEW HAVEN (AP) — 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. Rankins’ 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 “a lot of accumulation of combustible materials” in the home.

New Haven firefighter's condition 'steadily improving'

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.

Investigator: Probe of fire that killed New Haven firefighter, injured others, will take days

Officials probing whether hording played role in fatal fire

Officials probing whether hoarding played role in fatal fire May 13, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) 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. Rankins 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 “a lot of accumulation of combustible materials” in the home.