Illegal fireworks sparked a two-alarm house fire in Queens early Wednesday morning, according to the FDNY.
The blaze broke out just after 2 a.m. on Foch Boulevard in South Ozone Park. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and fire engulfing a two-story home, officials said.
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Illegal fireworks sparked a two-alarm fire early Wednesday on Foch Boulevard in South Ozone Park, the FDNY said
The blaze began around 2 a.m. and spread to two neighboring homes before being brought under control at 3:20 a.m.
Two civilians were taken to a nearby hospital with non-serious injuries, according to officials
The FDNY is reminding New Yorkers that fireworks are illegal in the city and urging residents to call 311 to report their use
The flames spread to two neighboring houses, prompting a second alarm.
Two civilians were taken to a nearby hospital with non-serious injuries, according to the FDNY. The fire was brought under control around 3:20 a.m.
On social media, the FDNY said fireworks being set off in the area caused the fire.
“Fireworks are dangerous AND illegal,” the department wrote, reminding New Yorkers to call 311 to report any use of fireworks.
No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing, police said.