BATAVIA/Community shows up in force to support two children who survived the Vine Street fire last month

Alexis Banks(right) and Heather LaRock-Banks(left) organized a fundraiser for Devaughn Banks, 12, and Damona King, 4, who both survived a house fire at 3 Vine Street after being rescued by City of Batavia Firefighters in the early morning hours of February 6th, 2025. The fundraiser was held at Grace Baptist …

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BATAVIA/10-year-old victim succumbs to injuries in Vine Street fire, two other children in critical condition

Press release The City of Batavia Police Department reports that the 10 year old victim of this morning’s house fire at 3 Vine Street has succumbed to his injuries and is deceased. The other children are listed in critical condition at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester at this time. The Department is working alongside …

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