Queens Tire Shop Fire Injures Nine, Spreads to Apartments

Massive Fire Engulfs Queens Tire Shop and Apartments

• 🚒 A multi-alarm fire broke out early Saturday morning in a three-story building in Ridgewood, Queens, above a tire shop.
• 💡 The fire, which started on the first floor of the tire store, quickly extended to the upper floors of the multi-use building.
• 💥 Over 100 FDNY members battled the blaze, which involved heavy fire and a partial collapse in the rear of the store.

Injuries and Building Damage

• 🤕 A total of nine people were injured, including five tenants and four firefighters.
• 👶 Among the injured tenants were two children and a pregnant woman, though all are expected to be treated for minor injuries.
• 🏚️ The fire caused extensive damage, with windows blown out and significant burning visible on the top floors.

Firefighting Challenges and Tactics

• ⚠️ Fire officials noted the fire was deep-seated and stubborn, exacerbated by the presence of tires.
• 🔥 To combat the hydrocarbon fire, FDNY members used foam to smother the material and cut off oxygen, aiding in extinguishment.
• 🏠 Due to the intensity of the fire and a collapse, firefighters transitioned from an interior attack to an exterior operation.

Displacement and Investigation

• 🏠 The American Red Cross is assisting upwards of 30 displaced residents.
• 🔍 Fire marshals are on the scene to determine the exact cause of the fire.
• 📰 The report also briefly mentions a separate multi-alarm fire in Yonkers that displaced around 50 people, with one building fully collapsing.