5-alarm fire in Flushing, Queens, injures at least 21 people, including 19 FDNY firefighters
21 people were transported to area hospitals as a result of injuries from a massive fire in Flushing, Queens, Saturday, the FDNY said. Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto
A massive five-alarm fire ripped through multiple buildings in Queens Saturday, critically injuring at least one person.
The FDNY responded to a call of a fire on the first floor of 132-15 41 Rd. in Flushing at around 9:52 a.m., and the blaze extended to at least two connected buildings, according to the department.
Large plumes of smoke rose above the homes — a series of connected residences near a busy commercial area. City officials said people nearby should close their windows and avoid the smoke. Traffic was also expected in the area.
The fire was raised to a fifth alarm at 11:57 a.m. A total of 270 firefighters and EMS personnel were at the scene, near College Point Boulevard, as of 2 p.m., the FDNY said.
One person suffered critical injuries and a second person suffered minor injuries; 19 firefighters were also injured, though their conditions were not immediately known. All 21 people were transported to area hospitals, according to the FDNY.
FDNY fire marshals are on scene.
Check back for updates to this developing story.
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