"According to CBS News New York, at least three vehicles were destroyed after heavy flames swept through the garage. The station's footage includes both official response and bystander video, but no official cause for the blaze had been released at the time of the report."
"The Fire Department has made lithium-ion battery fires and other vehicle-related blazes a top priority in recent years, creating a dedicated Lithium-ion Battery Task Force to drive those incidents down."
"Past Queens fires have been complicated by illegally parked cars blocking hydrants and by narrow streets, and community groups have pushed for stricter enforcement after such cases."
"Fire Commissioner Robert S. Tucker stated, 'Every initiative and improvement we make in the FDNY is focused on one goal: saving lives.'"
A fire erupted in a parking garage in Corona, Queens, destroying at least three vehicles. Video footage captured the intense flames and smoke as firefighters responded. The cause of the fire remains unknown. The FDNY has prioritized lithium-ion battery fires, establishing a task force to reduce such incidents. Past fires in Queens have been complicated by illegally parked cars blocking hydrants, prompting calls for stricter enforcement. Fire marshals will investigate the garage fire and release findings once a cause is determined.
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