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FDNY: 2 dead following massive fire at Buddhist Temple on Anthony Avenue

The fire ripped through a Buddhist Temple on Anthony and East Burnside avenues.

News 12 Staff

Feb 12, 2025, 5:08 PM

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The FDNY confirms two people have died following a massive fire in The Bronx.

The fire, which officials say was caused by a space heater, ripped through a Buddhist Temple near Anthony Avenue.

The FDNY says the closest hydrant was blocked by parked cars, delaying their work.

News 12’s Elly Morillo is on the scene with the latest.

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