Greenburgh Fire Claims 2-Year Old

Fire was already raging through the two story home at 107 Sears Avenue when numerous 911 calls were received at about 10:03PM on Saturday night. The fire department responded to find the upper portion of the home engulfed in flames. It was estimated that about 75 firefighters would ultimately respond to this fire call.

Reports were that some family members had gone out shopping or were out of the house when the fire started. Those who were still there quickly exited the home and tried to make re-entry to no avail.

Aftermath of the home on 107 Sears Avenue.

While firefighters continued to fight the fire, interior attack crews attempted to find the 2-year old child on the second floor. They were forced to retreat after the roof collapsed and the volume of fire increased. It was believed the child was in a second floor attic bedroom. His body was later found on the second floor after the fire was extinguished. Investigators will continue to investigate the scene, however, the volume of fire and damage may make identifying the cause almost impossible.

Our hearts and prayers are with this family.