MASSENA — Massena police have released the names of the three fatalities from the residential fire that also displaced 14 residents on June 26. • Angelique Catalanotto, 57 • Roger Bechore, 48 …
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MASSENA — Massena police have released the names of the three fatalities from the residential fire that also displaced 14 residents on June 26.
• Angelique Catalanotto, 57
• Roger Bechore, 48
• Jennifer Jacques, 40
Police are also asking for assistance locating the next of kin for Catalanotto. Anyone with information should contact Detective Mike O’Brien at the Massena Police Department by calling (315) 769-3577.
According to Massena Volunteer Fire officials, a call went out at 2. a.m on June 26 for a structure fire at a residential building.
The property, located at 419 South Main St. in the village, had heavy smoke and flames on the second floor of the multi-unit apartment building when firefighters arrived three minutes later, officials said.
“Flashover occurred in both second floor apartments as crews were beginning their primary search for occupants,” officials wrote in a Facebook update.
Several pets were safely removed from the property along with 14 inhabitants.
Fire officials say three residents were pronounced deceased at the scene by the St. Lawrence County Coroner, which was also confirmed by Massena Chief of Police Jason Olson.
According to Olson, the investigation into the cause of the blaze is still ongoing and no further details will be provided at this time.
Massena Fire was assisted on scene by Massena Police Department, Massena Rescue Squad, Seaway Valley Ambulance, Village of Massena Department of Public Works, Massena Electric Department, St. Lawrence County Office of Emergency Services, St. Lawrence County Fire Investigative Team, New York State Police, New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, Louisville Fire Department, Brasher- Winthrop Fire Department, Norfolk Fire Department, and Hogansburg-Akwesasne Fire Department.