Syracuse officers, firefighters rush into burning home to try to rescue kids trapped inside
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 9:22 PM · 1 min read
Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse police officers and firefighters rushed into a burning home early Thursday to rescue people trapped inside. A 2-year-old boy died, but they saved three people, officials said.