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Remaining 2 victims of fatal Mott Haven fire identified

Daniel Santana, 45, was arrested in connection to the blaze.

Caithlin Pena

May 14, 2026, 5:32 PM

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The remaining two victims of a fatal Mott Haven fire have been identified.

Larry Johnson, 62, and Gilberto Romero, 57, both lived in the building. Oreste De Leon, 70, had been identified earlier. He also lived in the building.

FDNY fire marshals determined that the fire was intentionally set with gasoline.

Daniel Santana, 45, was arrested in connection to the blaze. He is facing charges of murder, manslaughter and arson.

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