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5 Firefighters Injured Battling Major Fire in Jamaica, Queens

CBS New YorkSeptember 5, 20251 min14,833 views
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Queens Fire Details

  • πŸš’ A fast and furious fire tore through a row of buildings early Sunday morning on Suffin Boulevard near 115th Avenue in Jamaica, Queens.
  • πŸ“Œ Three connecting buildings were significantly damaged, including a popular restaurant, with the top floors boarded up and interiors filled with smoke and water damage.
  • πŸ’‘ The fire started around 6:15 AM, with 911 calls reporting the blaze.

Firefighter Injuries and Displacement

  • ⚠️ Five firefighters sustained injuries while battling the extensive blaze.
  • 🀝 The city's Office of Emergency Management and the Red Cross are providing assistance to displaced residents from the affected buildings.

Ongoing Investigation

  • πŸ” The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
  • πŸ“Ή Cell phone video captured the dramatic scene of orange flames and smoke pouring into the sky.
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