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FDNY Honors 12 Firefighters
FDNY commemorates 60th anniversary of 1966 fire that killed 12 firefighters.
In brief
FDNY commemorates 60th anniversary of 1966 fire that killed 12 firefighters. FDNY honors 12 firefighters who died in the 1966 23rd Street fire on its 60th anniversary. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
FDNY marks 60th anniversary
FDNY commemorates 60th anniversary of deadly 23rd Street fire that killed 12 firefighters.
Firefighters honored
The ceremony honors 12 firefighters who died in the blaze on Oct. 17, 1966.
Site of fire
The event takes place at southeast corner of 23rd Street and Broadway in Manhattan.
Deadliest day
The fire claimed 12 lives and remained the deadliest day until 9/11.
Firefighters' names
12 firefighters died including Deputy Chief Thomas A. Reilly and Firefighter William F. McCarron.
The key point
FDNY honors 12 firefighters who died in the 1966 23rd Street fire on its 60th anniversary.
