A fire in Astoria, Queens sent four individuals, including three firefighters, to the hospital after it broke out on Sunday morning. It started before 9:30 a.m. and escalated to three alarms, engaging over 138 firefighters who controlled the blaze after two hours. The Deputy Assistant Chief reported that the fire rapidly spread through multiple floors and adjacent buildings. Fortunately, those hospitalized sustained only minor injuries, and the Red Cross is assisting affected families. Concurrently, another fire in Queens resulted in three deaths, highlighting ongoing issues with illegal property conversions.
The fire in Astoria, Queens, injured four people, including three firefighters, and took over two hours for 138 FDNY personnel to control.
Deputy Assistant Chief Mike Woods reported that the fire quickly spread from the first to the third floor, affecting neighboring buildings.
The Red Cross is aiding three families affected by the fire, while the investigation into the cause is ongoing.
On the same day, another tragic fire in Queens resulted in three fatalities, raising concerns over illegal building conversions.
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