Queens House Fire on Dongan Ave: Nine Injured in Four-Alarm Blaze
A fire broke out in a Queens house on Dongan Ave. near Broadway in Elmhurst on Monday night, leaving nine people injured, one critically, as reported by the FDNY. The incident occurred around 6:44 p.m., prompting over 230 firefighters and paramedics to respond to the scene. The fire quickly escalated into a four-alarm blaze, resulting in multiple injuries.
Nine individuals were transported to the hospital following the fire, with one person in critical condition, another sustaining serious injuries, and seven others with minor injuries, including two firefighters, according to an FDNY spokesperson. The severity of the situation required a significant emergency response to address the aftermath of the incident.