New Year's day blaze claims a life

TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) - An early morning fire has claimed the life of a 23 year old CIty of Tonawanda resident.  Fire officials say they were called to 86 Stark street  about 6:30 on New Year's day.  David McCurdy was able to escape the blaze   The name of the victim is not being released pending family notification.  The cause of the fire is under investigation by the City of Tonawanda Police and Fire Departments.