QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A massive fire broke out at a vacant two-story building in Queens early Thursday morning, according to the FDNY.
The fire, which broke out on the top floor of a two-story building at 71-57 70th Street, was reported at around 1:12 a.m.
Fire officials say the building was under construction.
141 Fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene. The fire was under control by 3:03 a.m.
One firefighter was transported to a local hospital.
Officials are investigating the cause of the fire.
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