Brooklyn Girl Dies in Burning Home on Sister’s 1st Birthday

A Brooklyn girl perished in a burning home when the accident occurred on the early morning of her sister's birthday. The fire started quickly and became a blaze that surprised the family.

Early Morning Fire Burns 9-Year-Old Girl in Brooklyn

On Friday morning, a family was planning for a birthday that ended in the death of a 9-year-old girl when a fire gutted the three-story residence, according to the New York Daily News.

The victim, identified as Payton Thompson, became a fatality in a fire that happened early in the morning. Payton was the last rescued from the blaze, remarked her uncle. He added that the family lost one member that day, saying he remembered his niece, who had unfortunately left her sister on her birthday. Her mother was in the ambulance that drove them to the hospital.

Her uncle described Payton as an amazing girl, adding that she was smart, funny, the life of the party with a sassiness, and would let you know what she wanted. She was fun, liked to eat, and loved her family and making friends.

FDNY Deputy Chief James Carney remarked the blaze had reportedly started at 5:20 a.m. in Howard Ave., Brownsville. He added that the call that came in was for a smell of smoke, and when they got there, a fire raged on the second story, states Yahoo.

One of their neighbors, Nigel Brown, 54, commented their street was full of fire trucks from the FDNY when he saw the flames licking from the building. Brown recalled the deceased girl as very active, then thought about how the smoke took her away and wished he could have assisted.

According to sources, the flame moved from the second floor to the third story in the back of the house where Payton was, per New York News. The uncle added that his infant niece was given first aid at the scene, and soot was taken from the infant's nose. Furthermore, he gave thanks that she was well.

A community director and Brooklyn advocate, Dr. Burchell Marcus, said the victim is the granddaughter of the homeowner. He said that the family woke up in the fire and made it out, except for one of them. The granddaughter died from smoke that filled the house.

The uncle, who is a chef, had heard of the terrible fire when he was called before dawn. He remarked that the last time he talked to her was on Thursday after a meal of ribs and cornbread the day before. He recalled that she gave him a bear hug that he'll remember forever.

Probe Into Fire that Killed Brooklyn Girl

Authorities are now looking for possible causes of the blaze last Friday, but the family was in shock over the death of the young girl. Her uncle said no one could bring Payton back and urged families to be closer, stressing about the accident that took his niece away. The sad death of a 9-year-old Brooklyn in a burning home on the day of her sister's first birthday left the family aggrieved.