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August 27, 2006

Young firefighter killed in the Bronx

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Probationary firefighter Michael C. Reilly was killed today when the floor of a burning collapsed while he was inside looking for survivors. Four veteran firemen were also injured in the collapse, one very critically. Reilly was one of 138 firefighters who had responded to the the fire at a 99-cent store in the Bronx.

Reilly had just graduated from the academy in early July, realizing a life-long dream. Prior to joining the fire department, he had served with the Marines in Iraq.

Sources: NYT, AP, WABC

Photo: NYT

categories: Bronx, FDNY, Fire
posted by adm at August 27, 2006 11:32 PM

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