One Dead in 47th Street Apartment Building Fire

FDNY units responded to reports of a fire inside the building and encountered heavy smoke conditions upon arrival. Firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control, and FDNY thawing units were also called in to address frozen hydrants in the area. No firefighter injuries were reported. Sadly, one individual was pronounced dead at the scene and has been identified as R’ Amram Mizrachi a”h, a well-known figure in the area and a frequent mispallel at Tiferes Eliezer (Lev).