Twenty-Five Injured in Eight-Alarm Fire in Jackson Heights Apartment Building

An 8-alarm fire tore through a building in Jackson Heights Tuesday, injuring at least 25 people and displacing approximately 240 residents, officials said.

Just after 1 p.m., firefighters were called to the corner of 89th Street and 34th Avenue for a report of a building fire.

Citizen users began going live from the scene, showing flames and smoke bursting out of windows at the top of the six-story building.

Upon arrival, firefighters quickly began working to extinguish the blaze as smoke blanketed the street.

Over the next nine hours, firefighters called multiple alarms, requesting additional units and resources.

By 10 p.m., over 350 firefighters and EMS personnel were at the scene providing aid and working to contain the blaze.

In total, 25 injuries have been reported, including 19 firefighters. Two civilians and all 19 firefighters received medical attention at a hospital. However, no life-threatening injuries have been reported.

The fire was placed under control shortly after midnight. Firefighters were expected to continue working at the scene through the day.

The Red Cross provided assistance for displaced residents at the scene, reporting that more than 130 households were displaced by the fire.

The FDNY is conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire.

According to a statement at the scene from FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro, “The fire advanced quickly into the cockloft, the area between the ceiling and the roof. Those fires tend to spread rapidly. It engulfed the entire cockloft of the ‘A’ wing, which is the side of the building to [the] west, and extended partially into the ‘B’ wing which is at 89-11 34th Avenue to the east.”

FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief Michael Gala later added that “the fire spread rapidly through the cockloft and consumed one side of the building. This building houses about 150 apartments. Right now we have 90 families displaced, which is about 240 civilians.”

Nigro said that a resident of the building left a door open as they fled their burning apartment. He reminded residents, “if you do unfortunately have a fire in your home, it’s important to close that door because the fire spreads out into the hallway and units are unable to make a quick advance.”

An essential item drive is planned at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at 33-45 90th St. to accept blankets, snacks, hygiene products and other items, as well as monetary donations for those affected. The Jackson Heights Community Fridge and Free Clothing Queens are also raising money and collecting donations for the victims.

Anyone impacted by the fire who has not received help can connect with the Red Cross at 877-RED-CROSS.

An 8-alarm fire tore through a building in Jackson Heights Tuesday, injuring at least 25 people and displacing approximately 240 residents, officials said.

Just after 1 p.m., firefighters were called to the corner of 89th Street and 34th Avenue for a report of a building fire.

Citizen users began going live from the scene, showing flames and smoke bursting out of windows at the top of the six-story building.

Upon arrival, firefighters quickly began working to extinguish the blaze as smoke blanketed the street.

Over the next nine hours, firefighters called multiple alarms, requesting additional units and resources.

By 10 p.m., over 350 firefighters and EMS personnel were at the scene providing aid and working to contain the blaze.

In total, 25 injuries have been reported, including 19 firefighters. Two civilians and all 19 firefighters received medical attention at a hospital. However, no life-threatening injuries have been reported.

The fire was placed under control shortly after midnight. Firefighters were expected to continue working at the scene through the day.

The Red Cross provided assistance for displaced residents at the scene, reporting that more than 130 households were displaced by the fire.

The FDNY is conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire.

According to a statement at the scene from FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro, “The fire advanced quickly into the cockloft, the area between the ceiling and the roof. Those fires tend to spread rapidly. It engulfed the entire cockloft of the ‘A’ wing, which is the side of the building to [the] west, and extended partially into the ‘B’ wing which is at 89-11 34th Avenue to the east.”

FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief Michael Gala later added that “the fire spread rapidly through the cockloft and consumed one side of the building. This building houses about 150 apartments. Right now we have 90 families displaced, which is about 240 civilians.”

Nigro said that a resident of the building left a door open as they fled their burning apartment. He reminded residents, “if you do unfortunately have a fire in your home, it’s important to close that door because the fire spreads out into the hallway and units are unable to make a quick advance.”

An essential item drive is planned at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at 33-45 90th St. to accept blankets, snacks, hygiene products and other items, as well as monetary donations for those affected. The Jackson Heights Community Fridge and Free Clothing Queens are also raising money and collecting donations for the victims.

Anyone impacted by the fire who has not received help can connect with the Red Cross at 877-RED-CROSS.

An 8-alarm fire tore through a building in Jackson Heights Tuesday, injuring at least 25 people and displacing approximately 240 residents, officials said.

Just after 1 p.m., firefighters were called to the corner of 89th Street and 34th Avenue for a report of a building fire.

Citizen users began going live from the scene, showing flames and smoke bursting out of windows at the top of the six-story building.

Upon arrival, firefighters quickly began working to extinguish the blaze as smoke blanketed the street.

Over the next nine hours, firefighters called multiple alarms, requesting additional units and resources.

By 10 p.m., over 350 firefighters and EMS personnel were at the scene providing aid and working to contain the blaze.

In total, 25 injuries have been reported, including 19 firefighters. Two civilians and all 19 firefighters received medical attention at a hospital. However, no life-threatening injuries have been reported.

The fire was placed under control shortly after midnight. Firefighters were expected to continue working at the scene through the day.

The Red Cross provided assistance for displaced residents at the scene, reporting that more than 130 households were displaced by the fire.

The FDNY is conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire.

According to a statement at the scene from FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro, “The fire advanced quickly into the cockloft, the area between the ceiling and the roof. Those fires tend to spread rapidly. It engulfed the entire cockloft of the ‘A’ wing, which is the side of the building to [the] west, and extended partially into the ‘B’ wing which is at 89-11 34th Avenue to the east.”

FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief Michael Gala later added that “the fire spread rapidly through the cockloft and consumed one side of the building. This building houses about 150 apartments. Right now we have 90 families displaced, which is about 240 civilians.”

Nigro said that a resident of the building left a door open as they fled their burning apartment. He reminded residents, “if you do unfortunately have a fire in your home, it’s important to close that door because the fire spreads out into the hallway and units are unable to make a quick advance.”

An essential item drive is planned at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at 33-45 90th St. to accept blankets, snacks, hygiene products and other items, as well as monetary donations for those affected. The Jackson Heights Community Fridge and Free Clothing Queens are also raising money and collecting donations for the victims.

Anyone impacted by the fire who has not received help can connect with the Red Cross at 877-RED-CROSS.

An 8-alarm fire tore through a building in Jackson Heights Tuesday, injuring at least 25 people and displacing approximately 240 residents, officials said.

Just after 1 p.m., firefighters were called to the corner of 89th Street and 34th Avenue for a report of a building fire.

Citizen users began going live from the scene, showing flames and smoke bursting out of windows at the top of the six-story building.

Upon arrival, firefighters quickly began working to extinguish the blaze as smoke blanketed the street.

Over the next nine hours, firefighters called multiple alarms, requesting additional units and resources.

By 10 p.m., over 350 firefighters and EMS personnel were at the scene providing aid and working to contain the blaze.

In total, 25 injuries have been reported, including 19 firefighters. Two civilians and all 19 firefighters received medical attention at a hospital. However, no life-threatening injuries have been reported.

The fire was placed under control shortly after midnight. Firefighters were expected to continue working at the scene through the day.

The Red Cross provided assistance for displaced residents at the scene, reporting that more than 130 households were displaced by the fire.

The FDNY is conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire.

According to a statement at the scene from FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro, “The fire advanced quickly into the cockloft, the area between the ceiling and the roof. Those fires tend to spread rapidly. It engulfed the entire cockloft of the ‘A’ wing, which is the side of the building to [the] west, and extended partially into the ‘B’ wing which is at 89-11 34th Avenue to the east.”

FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief Michael Gala later added that “the fire spread rapidly through the cockloft and consumed one side of the building. This building houses about 150 apartments. Right now we have 90 families displaced, which is about 240 civilians.”

Nigro said that a resident of the building left a door open as they fled their burning apartment. He reminded residents, “if you do unfortunately have a fire in your home, it’s important to close that door because the fire spreads out into the hallway and units are unable to make a quick advance.”

An essential item drive is planned at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at 33-45 90th St. to accept blankets, snacks, hygiene products and other items, as well as monetary donations for those affected. The Jackson Heights Community Fridge and Free Clothing Queens are also raising money and collecting donations for the victims.

Anyone impacted by the fire who has not received help can connect with the Red Cross at 877-RED-CROSS.

An 8-alarm fire tore through a building in Jackson Heights Tuesday, injuring at least 25 people and displacing approximately 240 residents, officials said.

Just after 1 p.m., firefighters were called to the corner of 89th Street and 34th Avenue for a report of a building fire.

Citizen users began going live from the scene, showing flames and smoke bursting out of windows at the top of the six-story building.

Upon arrival, firefighters quickly began working to extinguish the blaze as smoke blanketed the street.

Over the next nine hours, firefighters called multiple alarms, requesting additional units and resources.

By 10 p.m., over 350 firefighters and EMS personnel were at the scene providing aid and working to contain the blaze.

In total, 25 injuries have been reported, including 19 firefighters. Two civilians and all 19 firefighters received medical attention at a hospital. However, no life-threatening injuries have been reported.

The fire was placed under control shortly after midnight. Firefighters were expected to continue working at the scene through the day.

The Red Cross provided assistance for displaced residents at the scene, reporting that more than 130 households were displaced by the fire.

The FDNY is conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire.

According to a statement at the scene from FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro, “The fire advanced quickly into the cockloft, the area between the ceiling and the roof. Those fires tend to spread rapidly. It engulfed the entire cockloft of the ‘A’ wing, which is the side of the building to [the] west, and extended partially into the ‘B’ wing which is at 89-11 34th Avenue to the east.”

FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief Michael Gala later added that “the fire spread rapidly through the cockloft and consumed one side of the building. This building houses about 150 apartments. Right now we have 90 families displaced, which is about 240 civilians.”

Nigro said that a resident of the building left a door open as they fled their burning apartment. He reminded residents, “if you do unfortunately have a fire in your home, it’s important to close that door because the fire spreads out into the hallway and units are unable to make a quick advance.”

An essential item drive is planned at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at 33-45 90th St. to accept blankets, snacks, hygiene products and other items, as well as monetary donations for those affected. The Jackson Heights Community Fridge and Free Clothing Queens are also raising money and collecting donations for the victims.

Anyone impacted by the fire who has not received help can connect with the Red Cross at 877-RED-CROSS.