Fire Leaves Two Dead on Minnesota Avenue

Fire scene on Minnesota Ave in Buffalo
Photo credit WKBW photo

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) - (Photo courtesy @PhotogWKBW) - Buffalo firefighters were called to 488 Minnesota Avenue near Suffolk St before 7am Tuesday morning.  A two-story house was heavily engulfed in flames.

Strong winds added to the challenges for firefighters.  It was a 2 alarm fire with extra equipment called to the scene.

After knocking down the flames on the outside, firefighters entered the home, only to be forced out by the intense fire.  

A second home suffered exposure damage.  

The cause of the fire has not been determined.   Damages places at $250,000 for both homes.

Buffalo FD 2 Alarm Fire with Multiple Rescues: 488 Minnesota Avenue @BfloFire282 pic.twitter.com/9hZydxqrUs

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