{"id":197185,"date":"2026-04-14T18:56:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T18:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/197185\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T18:56:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T18:56:39","slug":"synagogue-among-targets-in-queens-arson-spree-four-injured-suspect-detained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/197185\/","title":{"rendered":"Synagogue Among Targets in Queens Arson Spree; Four Injured, Suspect Detained"},"content":{"rendered":"

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NEW YORK (VINnews) \u2014 A synagogue was among several sites targeted in a series of fires in Queens on Monday night that left four people injured and prompted an arson investigation, authorities said.<\/p>\n


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Police said the incidents unfolded in the Maspeth neighborhood, beginning around 9 p.m. when a fire was set inside a restaurant on Flushing Avenue. The blaze spread to an upper-floor apartment, trapping two people inside. A man injured his hand breaking a window to escape, while a woman was hurt after jumping to the street. Both were taken to a hospital and are expected to recover.<\/p>\n

A firefighter was also injured while battling the blaze, which was brought under control within a short time, according to the FDNY.<\/p>\n

Authorities said additional fires were set outside buildings along nearby Grand Avenue, including a funeral home and a Jewish center. Those fires were quickly extinguished and caused minimal damage.<\/p>\n

Police detained a woman suspected of setting the fires shortly afterward. Officials said she was not carrying identification, and her identity has not yet been confirmed. Charges are pending as fire marshals continue to investigate.<\/p>\n

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