Teen dies in Tragic Peekskill Fire; Three Firefighters Injured

UPDATE: 6/5/26 6 a.m.: The Peekskill Fire Department confirmed Friday the victim was a 15-year-old boy.

The Peekskill Fire Department provided an update with details surrounding the fatal fire Friday:

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Upon arrival and initial entry into the home, fire crews were reportedly faced with "intense heat and rapidly deteriorating fire conditions on the second floor."

"Despite these conditions, several firefighters continued to search for potential victims, while remaining firefighters deployed hoses to begin extinguishing the fire. Search crews located an unconscious occupant in a second floor bedroom, soon after making entry to the building."

The teen was removed from the building, and CPR was performed by firefighters, before being transferred to EMS crews.

The victim, identified as a 15 year old resident of the fire building, was transported to NYP-Hudson Valley Hospital, where he succumbed to the injuries sustained from the fire.

Three firefighters were also taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Two firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation and one for minor burns. All three have since been released from the hospital and are recovering.

The fire was brought under control within an hour, and an extensive overhaul operation began to ensure the fire was fully extinguished. Investigation into the cause of the fire is still ongoing.

"Lastly, we understand the impact that this tragic loss has on the victim’s loved ones, neighbors, our community, and all first responders involved," the fire dept. said in a statement. "We offer our deepest condolences to all who are suffering this loss, especially the family of the young victim."

One person is dead after a fire at a multi-family house in Peekskill Wednesday night.

The Peekskill Fire Department was called at 6:04 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, to a fire at 115 High Street with reports of entrapment.

Peekskill Fire Department units reportedly arrived on scene within two minutes of receiving the alarm, and "encountered heavy fire conditions in a multi-family dwelling."

Based on initial reports of people trapped in the building, firefighters quickly searched the building and located an unconscious person on the second floor.

Crews removed the victim from the building, and immediately performed CPR. The person was taken to the New York Presbyterian-Hudson Valley Hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries.

"Our thoughts go out to the victim's family and our community during this difficult time," the Fire Department said in a press release. "The cause of the fire is under investigation in cooperation with the Westchester County Cause & Origin Team and the City of Peekskill Police Department."

Several posts on social media seem to reference the tragic death.