Queens Home Fire Linked to Diwali Fireworks, Multiple Homes Damaged

Overnight Fire in South Ozone Park

• 🏠 A significant fire broke out on Lincoln Street in South Ozone Park, Queens, early this morning, sending smoke and flames high into the air.
• 🚨 The fire was first reported around 2:25 AM, with the back of one house becoming engulfed in flames.

Potential Cause: Diwali Fireworks

• 🎆 Police sources suggest the fire may be associated with fireworks used during a Diwali celebration.
• 💬 A neighbor reported hearing people lighting fireworks around midnight and subsequently saw his mother-in-law's home engulfed in flames by 2:00 AM.
• 📞 The neighbor stated he called 911 about the fireworks but claims no one responded to check.

Impact and Injuries

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Miraculously, all three people who were inside the burning home asleep at the time escaped safely.
• 🏥 The FDNY reported that two individuals were taken to the hospital with non-serious injuries.
• 🏘️ The fire spread to neighboring homes, causing damage and melting some of the exterior, with firefighters actively checking for embers.
• 💔 Family members are assessing the damage, with much of the affected property described as a total loss.