At least 12 hurt in Queens fire, officials say
Summary
A fire broke out in a home in Flushing, Queens, injuring at least 12 people, including firefighters and emergency medical workers. The fire spread to nearby buildings and was still active hours after it started, with authorities working to control it and investigating the cause.Key Facts
- The fire began just before 10 a.m. on 41st Road near College Point Boulevard.
- It started on the first floor of a house and spread to at least two neighboring buildings.
- By noon, the fire had reached five alarms, indicating a large and serious fire.
- At least 12 people were injured: eight firefighters, two emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and two civilians.
- One civilian had serious injuries; five firefighters had moderate to serious injuries.
- All injured people were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
- The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
- Residents nearby were asked to keep windows closed to avoid smoke, and road closures caused traffic delays.
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