1 dead after Lockport house fire
Ava Martinez
Ava Martinez
Reporter · Buffalo, NY
Ava Martinez has spent over 3 years covering community issues in Buffalo, particularly focusing on social justice initiatives and grassroots movements. With a degree in Sociology from the University at Buffalo, she has a deep understanding of the societal factors impacting local neighborhoods. Ava previously worked as a community organizer before transitioning to journalism.
More from Ava →Reporter · Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 4:58 PM · 1 min read
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person died in a house fire in Lockport early Sunday morning, officials said. Crews responded to the fire at 516 Park Ave. around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, finding heavy fire on both the first and second floors. Crews searched for a person who was trapped on the first floor but officials [...]