Oct. 14, 2008 New York Post — Balbuena, 33, said the children were asleep Saturday morning when fire raced through their seventh-floor apartment in the Robert Fulton Houses on West 18th Street at Ninth Avenue.

Oct. 14, 2008 New York Times — The fire began in the kitchen of a seventh-floor apartment at 401 West 18th Street, at Ninth Avenue, in Chelsea. The five family members who died included the father, Maschay...

Oct. 14, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user de-lineation and uploaded on October 14, 2008.

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Oct. 13, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user Breslow and uploaded on October 14, 2008.

Oct. 14, 2008 From Yelp.com: They serve you kimchi in a STONE POT, people. And they cut it up with a scissor. That must count for something. I could eat enough of that kimchi and not have to order any entree, but I did and…

Oct. 14, 2008 From Yelp.com: After spending something like $4,000-5,000 on photographic and audio equipment there over the years, I have come to the conclusion that B&H; represents all that I despise about urban life. On the…

Oct. 14, 2008 From Yelp.com: Sam khan is really cool photographer, and I loved his work!! I've visited several photographers and when I found his studio in New York City I got lucky! He is very professional to work with he gave…

Oct. 14, 2008 From Yelp.com: 2008 Wine and Food Festival Grand Tasting was a lush's haven. The liquor overshadowed the food! I tried a pomegranate mixer, hypnotiq mixer, Danny DeVito's limoncello, some sakes, and an acai liquor…

Oct. 14, 2008 From Yelp.com: So you're walking up to 10th Ave. and you see this clever little half moon (or should I say "sun") shape arching over the street, with red banners waving about. Only to realize that this artistic…

Oct. 13, 2008 From Yelp.com: I've never, ever had a bad meal at Big Bowl Noodle, so I'm giving it 5 stars. I love this place and drop by any time I'm in the nabe. Good food, low prices, what more could I ask? Yes, the place…

Oct. 13, 2008 From Yelp.com: This place rocks! They serve Chicken and Waffles, the have mac n cheese with truffle oil, and John Legend was eating lunch right next to me!

Oct. 14, 2008 From Yelp.com: does anyone know where James is? He was brilliant. Cut my hair once and then disappeared. They won't give me any info about where he's gone. Help!

Oct. 14, 2008 From Yelp.com: Star Lounge is a very happening spot. This Thursday there will be a party with a cover of ONLY $5 for ladies until midnight. After midnight there is no cover for ladies! ALL YOU CAN DRINK FOR LADIES…

Oct. 14, 2008 From Yelp.com: Glenn is by far the BEST hair stylist in Manhattan. I think I love him...no, seriously. We kinda go way back (to say the least) but it all started a couple years ago when I moved to NYC from a small…

Oct. 14, 2008 From Yelp.com: The restaurant has a traditional rustic Japanese decor with a modern twist...high ceilings and large dimly lit lanterns. It took me by surprise how big the restaurant was. Was there with a group of…

Oct. 14, 2008 From Yelp.com: No, the black bean nachos will enslave you. They will haunt your dreams. I need to go back soon.

Oct. 13, 2008 New York Times — In Chelsea, friends of the other fire victims, who were of Ecuadorean and Dominican descent, gathered on Sunday around a memorial of flowers and candles near the burned apartment at 401 West 18th Street.

Oct. 13, 2008 New York Times — The fire began in the kitchen of a sixth-floor apartment at 401 West 18th Street at Ninth Avenue in Chelsea.

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Oct. 13, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user clam and uploaded on October 13, 2008.

Oct. 13, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user chuckbiscuito and uploaded on October 13, 2008.

Oct. 13, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user Salim Virji and uploaded on October 13, 2008.

Oct. 13, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user clam and uploaded on October 13, 2008.

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