The Buffalo firefighter who died in the line-of-duty has been identified as 37-year-old Jason Arno of Engine Company 2.
Arno's death was first reported yesterday by Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown.
The Buffalo firefighter who was trapped inside a burning building in downtown Buffalo has died, according to Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown.
The 37-year-old firefighter died fighting the four-alarm blaze after becoming trapped by falling debris.
The mayor confirmed the death during a 4 p.m. news conference adding that the firefighter's name would not be released at this time, with family notifications still pending.
Brown also said that an emergency demolition order will be issued for the building at 745 Main St., citing its unstable condition.
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