3 injured in Queens apartment fire
Two firefighters were taken to area hospitals with significant injuries, officials said. A civilian was also transported to a hospital with minor injuries.
QUEENS – Multiple people were injured early Tuesday when a fire tore through a two-story home in Queens, prompting a massive FDNY response, officials said.
What we know:
The fire broke out around 3:24 a.m. on the first floor of a private dwelling at 1824 Madison St., between Seneca Avenue and Onderdonk Avenue, according to officials.
The blaze escalated to a fifth-alarm fire by about 4:31 a.m., drawing over 270 firefighters and emergency medical personnel to the scene.
Two firefighters were taken to area hospitals with significant injuries, officials said. A civilian was also transported to a hospital with minor injuries.
Firefighters battled heavy fire conditions as crews continued operations into the morning hours.Â
Earlier in the response, the fire had reached a fourth alarm, FDNY officials said.
What we don’t know:
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The Source: This report is based on information from the FDNY.Â