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New City fire kills woman and her 'heroic' mom, 79

Originally published: February 14, 2013 6:50 AM
Updated: February 14, 2013 4:03 PM
By SARAH ARMAGHAN AND KEN SCHACHTER  kenneth.schachter@cablevision.com

Fire inspectors from the Town of Clarkstown investigate

Photo credit: Sarah Armaghan | Fire inspectors from the Town of Clarkstown investigate the scene of a house fire that killed two residents in New City. (Feb. 14, 2013)

A fast-spreading fire swept through a two-story house in New City early Thursday, killing a 79-year-old woman described by neighbors as a "hero" and her 54-year-old handicapped daughter.

Firefighters found Yvonne Calise in a medical bed on the first floor with a wheelchair beside her about 30 feet from the front door. Her mother was found on the floor next to the bed, said New City Fire Chief...

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