Fire After Death in Bay Ridge Apartment | New York City News

A grisly Monday morning in Bay Ridge turned deadly when flames erupted from a sixth-floor apartment—just hours after a man was found dead inside. Neighbors had reported a foul odor prompting police to arrive, but they waited until late night for the medical examiner. Authorities say his death was natural, but the fire’s origin remains a mystery. The Red Cross is now helping two families displaced by the blaze, which left behind shocking scenes of squalor. Investigators are still piecing together what happened—and why. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/39d860b6c1fdd10d