NYPD identifies 3 of 6 victims killed in devastating Sunset Park fire
The victims were identified as Lin Cheng Zong, 47, Weixiu Zeng, 52, and Li Sun Zhu, 21.
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The NYPD has identified three of the six people killed in the Nov. 5 fire at 653 58th St. in Sunset Park.
The victims were identified as Lin Cheng Zong, 47; Weixiu Zeng, 52; and Li Sun Zhu, 21.
The three-alarm fire broke out around 1:40 a.m. inside the multifamily home, sending flames through the building and trapping residents inside.
FDNY officials said six people died and nine others were injured. Among those hurt were three firefighters and two police officers.
Firefighters rescued four people from the home after arriving at the scene. Two of those rescued later died at the hospital, while four other victims were found dead inside the residence.
Investigators have not determined what sparked the fire, but the presence of e-bikes at the scene has drawn attention.
Hours after the blaze, two e-bikes were removed from the home as evidence, and FDNY officials deployed Hazmat resources during the response.
Fire marshals have not confirmed whether lithium-ion batteries played any role in the fire.
The tragedy has renewed focus on lithium-ion battery safety in New York City. More than 400 lithium-ion battery fires have been reported in the city so far this year, up from 292 last year.
The remaining three victims have not yet been identified.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
