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American Morning

New York Fire Kills Three Firefighters

Aired June 18, 2001 - 09:34   ET

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LEON HARRIS, CNN ANCHOR: We go back to our top story of the hour, the fire, the deadly fire in Queens, New York in which three firefighters lost their lives. One more still struggling for his. Let's go now to our Richard Roth, who's standing by at the scene -- Richard.

RICHARD ROTH, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Three firefighters were killed here in the Astoria section of Queens, New York on Sunday, Father's Day, and leave behind eight children among them. The fire department, of course, is investigating as to what exactly happened here in the hardware store, which was loaded with some chemicals and paint. Two of the firefighters were killed when an explosion occurred and a wall of bricks fell on them and despite...

DARYN KAGAN, CNN ANCHOR: Richard, we have to interrupt you just briefly. We'll get back to you in a second.

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