He died in blaze that broke out around midnight Saturday , fire official says . The fire began in the basement , officials said . Five people were rescued from the blaze , New York City fire department spokesman says . A 4-year - old girl was taken to a hospital , where she is in stable condition . Fire official says the fire was accidental , the result of ` ` child involvement with fire play ''
He died in blaze that broke out around midnight Saturday , fire official says . Five people were rescued from the blaze , New York City fire department spokesman says . A 4-year - old girl was taken to a hospital , where she is in stable condition . Fire official says the fire was accidental , the result of ` ` child involvement with fire play ''