At least 21 people injured in New York City fire
FDNY crews battled the blaze for hours as 270 firefighters and EMS workers responded and 10 to 12 residents were displaced, officials said.
- On Saturday, July 25, 2026, a five-alarm fire erupted at 132-15 41st Road in Flushing, Queens, just before 10 a.m., quickly spreading from a private home to two adjoining buildings.
- The New York Fire Department elevated the response to a fifth alarm by noon as flames spread rapidly through the structure, deploying 84 units and 270 personnel by mid-afternoon.
- Fire department officials reported 23 injuries, including 21 firefighters and two civilians transported to area hospitals, with five firefighters sustaining moderate-to-serious injuries and one hospitalized in serious condition.
- FDNY Chief of Fire Operations Kevin Woods noted the difficulty, stating, "Fire travels very, very rapidly," as firefighting operations remained ongoing as of 3 p.m.
- About one dozen residents were displaced by the fire, and officials urge drivers to avoid College Point Boulevard and Frame Place due to road closures as investigators determine the cause.
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