5 Firefighters Injured Battling Major Fire in Jamaica, Queens
CBS New YorkSeptember 5, 20251 min14,833 views
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- π A fast and furious fire tore through a row of buildings early Sunday morning on Suffin Boulevard near 115th Avenue in Jamaica, Queens.
- π Three connecting buildings were significantly damaged, including a popular restaurant, with the top floors boarded up and interiors filled with smoke and water damage.
- π‘ The fire started around 6:15 AM, with 911 calls reporting the blaze.
Firefighter Injuries and Displacement
- β οΈ Five firefighters sustained injuries while battling the extensive blaze.
- π€ The city's Office of Emergency Management and the Red Cross are providing assistance to displaced residents from the affected buildings.
Ongoing Investigation
- π The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
- πΉ Cell phone video captured the dramatic scene of orange flames and smoke pouring into the sky.
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