UPDATE (11:32 a.m. ET):
The Binghamton Fire Department has announced the identity of the firefighter killed during the three-alarm fire, Firefighter John “JR” Gaudet.
In a social media post the department said Gaudet was “the kind of firefighter you could always count on, the one who would have your back no matter the situation.”
EARLIER:
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Firefighters in Binghamton fought a third-alarm fire that killed one firefighter and injured two others.
According to the Binghamton Fire Department, the fire began in the area of 1 Court Street and had spread to another building when a second and third alarm were called, WNBF reported. Officials at the scene told 12 News that a mayday was transmitted for trapped firefighters.
Two firefighters were transported to Wilson Hospital for treatment of injuries. One firefighter received CPR on the scene and was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
In a post on social media, Binghamton Mayor Jared M. Kraham confirmed one firefighter died and that the two injured are in stable condition.
“This is an unspeakable tragedy, and our hearts are broken for the firefighter’s family,” Kraham said. “I ask us to all say a prayer for the entire Binghamton Fire Department community and our city. Every day, our firefighters brave dangerous situations to protect citizens and keep our community safe. The men and women who dedicate their lives to this work are heroes.”
Details on what led to the mayday have not been reported.
Kraham said the name of the deceased firefighter will be released shortly.
The investigation of the fire is being done by the Binghamton Fire Department, the Binghamton Police Department and New York State Fire Investigators through the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.
