Queens Fire Displaces 19 Residents, Injures 3 in Richmond Hill Blaze

Devastating Fire in Richmond Hill

• 🔥 A massive five-alarm fire ripped through a row of homes on 108th Street in Richmond Hill, Queens.
• 🏠 The fire started in the cellar and first two floors of one home, quickly spreading to all adjacent homes.
• 💥 The initial home where the fire started has partially collapsed due to the intense damage.

Impact on Residents and Responders

• 💔 19 residents, including 17 adults and two children, were displaced by the blaze.
• 🩹 One resident and two firefighters were treated for minor injuries.
• 🤝 The American Red Cross is providing assistance to the displaced residents.

Firefighting Efforts and Investigation

• 🚒 Over 200 firefighters battled the blaze for 2 and a half hours before bringing it under control.
• ⏱️ Firefighters arrived on the scene within three minutes, encountering heavy fire on every floor of all four affected homes.
• 🔍 Fire marshals are currently on the scene, working to determine the cause of the fire.
• ⚠️ The buildings department has issued full vacate orders for the four homes, assessing their structural integrity.