Queens House Fire Caused by Fireworks, Neighbors Report

House Fire in South Ozone Park

• 🏠 A house fire severely damaged a home in South Ozone Park, Queens, during the overnight hours.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Miraculously, all three people inside the home, who were asleep when the fire broke out around 2:00 AM, made it out safely.

Neighbor's Account of Fireworks

• 🎆 A neighbor reported that people were setting off fireworks in the street to celebrate Diwali, with some fireworks landing in his backyard.
• 📞 He stated he called 911 to report the fireworks activity and was told someone would check, but no one arrived.
• 📸 The neighbor took pictures and videos of those setting off fireworks, hoping police would respond before they left.

Fire Department Response and Aftermath

• 🔥 Police sources confirmed the fire was connected to the firework activity.
• 🚒 Firefighters battled the blaze, which spread to neighboring homes, melting parts of their exteriors.
• 🏥 FDNY reported that two individuals were transported to the hospital with non-serious injuries.
• 💔 The home sustained extensive damage, with the neighbor describing it as "totally gone."