Knights Inn Fire Lawsuit Exposes Safety Failures | Buffalo News

A grieving mother and her son, displaced by a deadly fire at the Knights Inn, are suing Broome County for failing to ensure safe shelter. The fire, which killed six, exposed years of ignored safety hazards — including non-working smoke detectors and zip-tied furnace lines — documented in multiple inspections. Despite $700K in county funding and known issues, the hotel remained a temporary home for families, even alongside registered sex offenders. County officials defend their compliance with state rules, but critics question whether they truly prioritized safety over cost and convenience. 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/7a10b7e06a45551b