Child killed in Syracuse house fire: ‘Mayday! Mayday! Send everyone!’
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 10:50 AM · 1 min read
Syracuse, N.Y. — A fire ripped through a Syracuse home early Thursday, killing a child, authorities said.Three Syracuse police officers were also injured, officials said.