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hrmjustin

(71,265 posts) Sat Jul 13, 2013, 08:54 PM Jul 2013

NYPD Investigating Handling Of Initial 911 Call For Bronx Fatal Fire

NY1News

The New York City Police Department is looking into whether the initial 911 call in Friday's fatal fire in the Bronx was handled properly.

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire in a Swinton Avenue home that killed a woman and injured three people.

A family friend identified the victim as Ketty Velez, 55.

The Daily News is reporting that a 911 operator mishandled the call, delaying the fire department's response by several minutes.

Read more at http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/185448/nypd-investigating-handling-of-initial-911-call-for-bronx-fatal-fire

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