Man Charged with Murder After Deadly Bronx Fire Sparked by Stolen Stove
Eyewitness News ABC7NYJanuary 29, 20262 min38,916 views
9 connectionsΒ·12 entities in this videoβArrest in Deadly Bronx Fire
- π― Samuel Calderon, 55, a homeless man, has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal fire at the Boston Secor Houses in the Bronx.
- π‘ Police believe Calderon ripped a stove from his ex-girlfriend's apartment, causing a gas leak that led to an explosion and subsequent fire.
The Incident and Its Aftermath
- β οΈ The fire was sparked by a gas explosion on the 15th floor, where FDNY had already been alerted to a gas odor.
- π The blaze raged into Saturday morning, resulting in the death of 60-year-old Ronald Mallister and injuring 15 others.
- π Hundreds of residents remain displaced, with the building under a vacate order due to structural damage from the blast.
- π Over a thousand neighbors in the complex are without gas and have been provided with hot plates.
Suspect's Alleged Motive and Building Renovations
- π° Sources suggest Calderon intended to sell the stolen stove to buy drugs.
- ποΈ The apartment complex, under new management for over a year, has been undergoing renovations, with tenants receiving new appliances, including stoves.
- π¬ Some neighbors expressed concern about ongoing work and complaints of cutting corners potentially contributing to the incident.
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Bronx FireGas ExplosionMurder ChargeSamuel CalderonRonald MallisterBoston Secor HousesStolen StoveGas LeakDisplaced ResidentsBuilding RenovationsHomelessness
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