County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper has issued the following statement regarding the fire on West 11th Street today:
“Our hearts go out to the loved ones who lost someone in this terrible fire. Our thoughts are also with the first responders – the 911 call-takers, the EMTs, the firefighters and the police officers. Erie is a tight-knit community in so many ways, and I know we will rally to support the families of all those involved. I ask my fellow citizens to join me in praying for those dealing with this horrible tragedy.”
The county executive also said that counselors were being made available to Erie County 911 Center telecommunicators who were involved in the emergency call and dispatching.
