Binghamton Firefighter Killed in Downtown Blaze; Investigation Underway

Two other firefighters were also injured in the blaze and are being treated at Wilson Hospital. Both are reported to be in stable condition.

A member of the Binghamton Fire Department lost their life Wednesday night while responding to a major fire in downtown Binghamton. The incident occurred at a structure near 1 Main Street.

The firefighter was transported to Wilson Hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. Two other firefighters were also injured in the blaze and are being treated at Wilson Hospital. Both are reported to be in stable condition.

City officials have not yet released the name of the deceased firefighter, pending notification of family members.

Mayor Jared M. Kraham expressed his condolences, calling it an "unspeakable tragedy" and urging the community to stand in solidarity with the firefighter’s family and the entire department.

“This is an unspeakable tragedy, and our hearts are broken for the firefighter’s family,” Mayor Kraham said in a statement. “Every day, our firefighters brave dangerous situations to protect citizens and keep our community safe. The men and women who dedicate their lives to this work are heroes. Tonight, the City of Binghamton mourns a fallen hero who made the ultimate sacrifice. We pray for a speedy recovery for the two injured firefighters and carry the entire department in our hearts.”

The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing. The Binghamton Fire Department is being assisted by the Binghamton Police Department and New York State Fire Investigators from the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.