Queens Fire: Firefighter Injured by Falling AC, 30 Families Displaced

Massive Fire in Ridgewood, Queens

• 🔥 A massive fire erupted in Ridgewood, Queens, early Tuesday morning, affecting four connected buildings.
• 🚒 The blaze quickly escalated to a five-alarm fire, requiring over 270 firefighters to bring it under control.
• 🏠 30 families have been displaced and are being assisted by the Red Cross at a nearby school.

Firefighter Injured by Falling Debris

• ⚠️ A firefighter sustained a head injury when an air conditioner fell from a window and struck him while he was on the ground.
• 🚑 Six individuals, including the injured firefighter, were transported to nearby hospitals with minor injuries.
• 🏗️ The fire caused significant damage, with the roof collapsing into the top floor and spreading to adjacent buildings.

Ongoing Investigation and Response

• 🔍 The cause of the fire remains under investigation by fire marshals.
• 🤝 Mayor Zoran Mamdani visited the scene, emphasizing a coordinated