On Easter morning, a major fire broke out at 21-33 31st Avenue in Astoria, Queens, shortly after 9:30 a.m. Firefighters faced heavy flames spanning two floors, necessitating a rapid response from over 180 personnel. Despite the intense conditions, the firefighters controlled the blaze by approximately 11:51 a.m. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported, but many residents were displaced. The fire was part of a series of significant weekend blazes in the borough, raising ongoing concerns about safety in the community. Investigations into the fire's cause are ongoing.
This is absolutely devastating for this community, said longtime Astoria resident Bill Clark at the scene.
The fire spread rapidly. It was unbelievable how rapidly the fire spread, but it was even crazier how fast the firefighters got here and started working.
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