Firefighter Jason Arno lost his life battling a blaze in downtown Buffalo, New York. The fire destroyed costume shop DC Theatricks, which had been in business 39 years.
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown tweeted: "I am deeply saddened to report that a member of the Buffalo Fire Department has lost his life while bravely fighting the four-alarm fire on Main Street in Downtown Buffalo today. I ask everyone to keep the family and fellow firefighters in your prayers."
DC Theatricks posted on Facebook: "Our family at DCTHEATRICKS would like to say thank you to the Buffalo Fire Department who worked tirelessly today in an effort to save our shop. Our hearts go out to the family of the young man who lost his life battling that horrific blaze. God bless all of you. We will be forever in your debt."