Two Buffalo Firefighters Die In Blaze

08.24.09 | Dee Haley

(Buffalo, NY) -- A three-alarm blaze in Buffalo, New York turned tragic early this morning as two firefighters lost their lives battling the flames.  Buffalo Fire Commissioner Michael Lombardo tells the city's WIVB-TV it's a "sad day" for the entire community.

The victims were just two of the dozens of firefighters who rushed to the scene after the fire was first reported around 4:00 am Eastern time.  There have been no reports so far of any other injuries.