Three dead in Harlem building fire that may have been ignited to cover up crime: sources

Three people died in a Harlem building fire that sources believe was started to cover up a crime.

The blaze erupted on the first floor of the W. 131st St. building near Lenox Ave. about 2:50 p.m., the FDNY said.

More than 100 firefighters showed up to put out the flames and recover three victims.