A devastating residential fire in Troy, New York, took the lives of Dominick Rizzo Jr., Alicia Ruefle and 11-year-old Abigail Rizzo, leaving a surviving child and an entire community facing a heartbreaking family tragedy.
The fire broke out at a residence on 13th Street on September 27, 2026.
Three Lives Lost in Troy Fire
Dominick Rizzo Jr., 37, died alongside his fiancée, Alicia Ruefle, 39, and his daughter, Abigail Rizzo, 11.
The scale of the loss made the fire particularly devastating for relatives, neighbors and friends.
Seven dogs also died inside the home.
13-Year-Old Boy Escaped
One of the family’s children survived the blaze.
Dominick Rizzo III, 13, reportedly escaped from the burning home by jumping from a second-floor window.
His survival stands alongside the profound loss of multiple members of his immediate family.
What Caused the Troy House Fire?
Investigators began working to determine what started the blaze.
No final cause had been publicly established in the initial reports.
Until fire investigators complete their work, claims involving electrical problems, arson or another specific cause should not be presented as fact.
Community Faces a Family Tragedy
House fires can transform an ordinary night into a devastating emergency within minutes.
For this family, the consequences were especially severe.
Three people died, one child survived and multiple pets were lost.
Those circumstances have left relatives and friends confronting grief on several levels at once.
Remembering Dominick, Alicia and Abigail
Although the fire brought their names into public attention, each of those lost had a life built through relationships and experiences long before September 27.
For family members, Dominick, Alicia and Abigail will be remembered through shared moments rather than solely through the tragedy that ended their lives.