Two pets dead in Lockport apartment 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 · Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:46 PM · 1 min read
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Three people were taken to the hospital and two pets were killed in an apartment fire on Friday that was caused by an overheated e-bike battery, the City of Lockport Fire Department said. The department was dispatched for reports of smoke coming from a high-rise apartment building on Main Street around [...]