New documentary ‘My Father’s House’ depicts the lasting impact of blaze that killed 12 FDNY heroes 50 years ago

 

Christine Priore, daughter of Lt. Joseph Priore, looks at her father's name on the plaque. “My Father’s House" revolves around Christine's meeting with her new family – the FDNY.

Christine Priore, daughter of Lt. Joseph Priore, looks at her father’s name on the plaque. “My Father’s House” revolves around Christine’s meeting with her new family – the FDNY.

(HERMANN, MARC A.)

A poignant documentary from the FDNY about the E. 23rd St. fire that killed 12 Bravest will be screened this week – marking the 51st anniversary of the fatal blaze.

“My Father’s House” details the tragic fate of the two chiefs, two lieutenants and eight firefighters who died in the line of duty on Oct. 17, 1966.

But the film pays special attention to Lt. Joseph Priore, who left behind a 6-month-old daughter. Christine Priore, now 51, didn’t know much about her father’s story until a few years ago, when she decided to pay her respects at the commemorative plaque on 23rd St. There, she was surprised to find members of the FDNY doing the same thing.

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