Officers Heroically Rescued Children From Massive Gas-Fed Blaze Inside Queens Homes Sparked by Family Dispute, Suspect's Body Found in Rubble

The Red Cross also responded to the scene to assist 18 adults and seven children with temporary housing.

Additionally, all eight NYPD officers that were injured in the explosion have been released from the hospital.

A body believed to be that of the suspect was recovered after an explosion triggered a massive fire at a home in Queens early Thursday morning, according to CBS News.

The suspect who started the fire is believed to be dead, per reports.

On X (formerly Twitter), Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch released the [footage](https://x.com/NYPDPC/status/2049902800453148958) from the officers' body-worn cameras as they attempted to enter the residence early this morning.

According to an update from PIX 11 News, sixteen individuals have been displaced and are receiving support from the Red Cross.

The suspect is still unaccounted for at this time. The investigation is ongoing, per the NYPD.

Upon arrival, officers were given a key to enter the residence to attempt to apprehend the suspect. Officers also noted a strong smell of gas at the scene. At 2:57 a.m., a “massive, fiery explosion” occurred, knocking police off their feet. Despite being injured, officers assisted the occupants of the home to safety. All occupants and officers were accounted for. Eight NYPD officers were taken to the hospital for treatment of minor burns and lacerations.

The suspect then forced his way into the home by removing an air conditioning unit. Three of the four residents and family members were able to flee. The fourth was menaced with a knife before safely escaping.

At 2:42 a.m. this morning, officers from the 106th Precinct responded to a 911 call at the above location regarding a domestic dispute with a knife. The call was placed by a family member and resident of the home. Security footage from the residence shows the suspect, a 50-year-old man, seen arriving at the basement apartment carrying two bags filled with canisters containing unknown substances.

The NYPD and FDNY hosted a joint press conference moments ago, providing the latest updates regarding the investigation and ongoing fire operations.

PIX 11 News also confirms that the NYPD officers were already on scene of a dispute when the fire broke out inside the residence.

Multiple news sources confirm that the injured NYPD officers are in stable condition.

According to an article from Eyewitness News, police initially believe the incident began as a family dispute involving a knife. It is still unclear how the dispute led to such a massive fire.

According to an update from the NYPD on X (formerly Twitter), due to a police investigation, please avoid the vicinity of 109 Avenue and 130 Street in Queens. Expect delays and heavy traffic in the area.

National Grid is currently working to dig up the street to locate the gas shut off.

According to an alert from Notify NYC, residents and visitors should expect heavy smoke and traffic delays in the area. People nearby should close their windows as a precaution.

The address for this incident has been updated.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 107-55 130th St.

Correction: the updated location is 105-55 103 avenue.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 10755 103rd Ave.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 107-55 130th St.

The Red Cross also responded to the scene to assist 18 adults and seven children with temporary housing.

Additionally, all eight NYPD officers that were injured in the explosion have been released from the hospital.

A body believed to be that of the suspect was recovered after an explosion triggered a massive fire at a home in Queens early Thursday morning, according to CBS News.

The suspect who started the fire is believed to be dead, per reports.

On X (formerly Twitter), Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch released the [footage](https://x.com/NYPDPC/status/2049902800453148958) from the officers' body-worn cameras as they attempted to enter the residence early this morning.

According to an update from PIX 11 News, sixteen individuals have been displaced and are receiving support from the Red Cross.

The suspect is still unaccounted for at this time. The investigation is ongoing, per the NYPD.

Upon arrival, officers were given a key to enter the residence to attempt to apprehend the suspect. Officers also noted a strong smell of gas at the scene. At 2:57 a.m., a “massive, fiery explosion” occurred, knocking police off their feet. Despite being injured, officers assisted the occupants of the home to safety. All occupants and officers were accounted for. Eight NYPD officers were taken to the hospital for treatment of minor burns and lacerations.

The suspect then forced his way into the home by removing an air conditioning unit. Three of the four residents and family members were able to flee. The fourth was menaced with a knife before safely escaping.

At 2:42 a.m. this morning, officers from the 106th Precinct responded to a 911 call at the above location regarding a domestic dispute with a knife. The call was placed by a family member and resident of the home. Security footage from the residence shows the suspect, a 50-year-old man, seen arriving at the basement apartment carrying two bags filled with canisters containing unknown substances.

The NYPD and FDNY hosted a joint press conference moments ago, providing the latest updates regarding the investigation and ongoing fire operations.

PIX 11 News also confirms that the NYPD officers were already on scene of a dispute when the fire broke out inside the residence.

Multiple news sources confirm that the injured NYPD officers are in stable condition.

According to an article from Eyewitness News, police initially believe the incident began as a family dispute involving a knife. It is still unclear how the dispute led to such a massive fire.

According to an update from the NYPD on X (formerly Twitter), due to a police investigation, please avoid the vicinity of 109 Avenue and 130 Street in Queens. Expect delays and heavy traffic in the area.

National Grid is currently working to dig up the street to locate the gas shut off.

According to an alert from Notify NYC, residents and visitors should expect heavy smoke and traffic delays in the area. People nearby should close their windows as a precaution.

The address for this incident has been updated.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 107-55 130th St.

Correction: the updated location is 105-55 103 avenue.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 10755 103rd Ave.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 107-55 130th St.

The Red Cross also responded to the scene to assist 18 adults and seven children with temporary housing.

Additionally, all eight NYPD officers that were injured in the explosion have been released from the hospital.

A body believed to be that of the suspect was recovered after an explosion triggered a massive fire at a home in Queens early Thursday morning, according to CBS News.

The suspect who started the fire is believed to be dead, per reports.

On X (formerly Twitter), Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch released the [footage](https://x.com/NYPDPC/status/2049902800453148958) from the officers' body-worn cameras as they attempted to enter the residence early this morning.

According to an update from PIX 11 News, sixteen individuals have been displaced and are receiving support from the Red Cross.

The suspect is still unaccounted for at this time. The investigation is ongoing, per the NYPD.

Upon arrival, officers were given a key to enter the residence to attempt to apprehend the suspect. Officers also noted a strong smell of gas at the scene. At 2:57 a.m., a “massive, fiery explosion” occurred, knocking police off their feet. Despite being injured, officers assisted the occupants of the home to safety. All occupants and officers were accounted for. Eight NYPD officers were taken to the hospital for treatment of minor burns and lacerations.

The suspect then forced his way into the home by removing an air conditioning unit. Three of the four residents and family members were able to flee. The fourth was menaced with a knife before safely escaping.

At 2:42 a.m. this morning, officers from the 106th Precinct responded to a 911 call at the above location regarding a domestic dispute with a knife. The call was placed by a family member and resident of the home. Security footage from the residence shows the suspect, a 50-year-old man, seen arriving at the basement apartment carrying two bags filled with canisters containing unknown substances.

The NYPD and FDNY hosted a joint press conference moments ago, providing the latest updates regarding the investigation and ongoing fire operations.

PIX 11 News also confirms that the NYPD officers were already on scene of a dispute when the fire broke out inside the residence.

Multiple news sources confirm that the injured NYPD officers are in stable condition.

According to an article from Eyewitness News, police initially believe the incident began as a family dispute involving a knife. It is still unclear how the dispute led to such a massive fire.

According to an update from the NYPD on X (formerly Twitter), due to a police investigation, please avoid the vicinity of 109 Avenue and 130 Street in Queens. Expect delays and heavy traffic in the area.

National Grid is currently working to dig up the street to locate the gas shut off.

According to an alert from Notify NYC, residents and visitors should expect heavy smoke and traffic delays in the area. People nearby should close their windows as a precaution.

The address for this incident has been updated.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 107-55 130th St.

Correction: the updated location is 105-55 103 avenue.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 10755 103rd Ave.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 107-55 130th St.

The Red Cross also responded to the scene to assist 18 adults and seven children with temporary housing.

Additionally, all eight NYPD officers that were injured in the explosion have been released from the hospital.

A body believed to be that of the suspect was recovered after an explosion triggered a massive fire at a home in Queens early Thursday morning, according to CBS News.

The suspect who started the fire is believed to be dead, per reports.

On X (formerly Twitter), Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch released the [footage](https://x.com/NYPDPC/status/2049902800453148958) from the officers' body-worn cameras as they attempted to enter the residence early this morning.

According to an update from PIX 11 News, sixteen individuals have been displaced and are receiving support from the Red Cross.

The suspect is still unaccounted for at this time. The investigation is ongoing, per the NYPD.

Upon arrival, officers were given a key to enter the residence to attempt to apprehend the suspect. Officers also noted a strong smell of gas at the scene. At 2:57 a.m., a “massive, fiery explosion” occurred, knocking police off their feet. Despite being injured, officers assisted the occupants of the home to safety. All occupants and officers were accounted for. Eight NYPD officers were taken to the hospital for treatment of minor burns and lacerations.

The suspect then forced his way into the home by removing an air conditioning unit. Three of the four residents and family members were able to flee. The fourth was menaced with a knife before safely escaping.

At 2:42 a.m. this morning, officers from the 106th Precinct responded to a 911 call at the above location regarding a domestic dispute with a knife. The call was placed by a family member and resident of the home. Security footage from the residence shows the suspect, a 50-year-old man, seen arriving at the basement apartment carrying two bags filled with canisters containing unknown substances.

The NYPD and FDNY hosted a joint press conference moments ago, providing the latest updates regarding the investigation and ongoing fire operations.

PIX 11 News also confirms that the NYPD officers were already on scene of a dispute when the fire broke out inside the residence.

Multiple news sources confirm that the injured NYPD officers are in stable condition.

According to an article from Eyewitness News, police initially believe the incident began as a family dispute involving a knife. It is still unclear how the dispute led to such a massive fire.

According to an update from the NYPD on X (formerly Twitter), due to a police investigation, please avoid the vicinity of 109 Avenue and 130 Street in Queens. Expect delays and heavy traffic in the area.

National Grid is currently working to dig up the street to locate the gas shut off.

According to an alert from Notify NYC, residents and visitors should expect heavy smoke and traffic delays in the area. People nearby should close their windows as a precaution.

The address for this incident has been updated.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 107-55 130th St.

Correction: the updated location is 105-55 103 avenue.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 10755 103rd Ave.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 107-55 130th St.

The Red Cross also responded to the scene to assist 18 adults and seven children with temporary housing.

Additionally, all eight NYPD officers that were injured in the explosion have been released from the hospital.

A body believed to be that of the suspect was recovered after an explosion triggered a massive fire at a home in Queens early Thursday morning, according to CBS News.

The suspect who started the fire is believed to be dead, per reports.

On X (formerly Twitter), Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch released the [footage](https://x.com/NYPDPC/status/2049902800453148958) from the officers' body-worn cameras as they attempted to enter the residence early this morning.

According to an update from PIX 11 News, sixteen individuals have been displaced and are receiving support from the Red Cross.

The suspect is still unaccounted for at this time. The investigation is ongoing, per the NYPD.

Upon arrival, officers were given a key to enter the residence to attempt to apprehend the suspect. Officers also noted a strong smell of gas at the scene. At 2:57 a.m., a “massive, fiery explosion” occurred, knocking police off their feet. Despite being injured, officers assisted the occupants of the home to safety. All occupants and officers were accounted for. Eight NYPD officers were taken to the hospital for treatment of minor burns and lacerations.

The suspect then forced his way into the home by removing an air conditioning unit. Three of the four residents and family members were able to flee. The fourth was menaced with a knife before safely escaping.

At 2:42 a.m. this morning, officers from the 106th Precinct responded to a 911 call at the above location regarding a domestic dispute with a knife. The call was placed by a family member and resident of the home. Security footage from the residence shows the suspect, a 50-year-old man, seen arriving at the basement apartment carrying two bags filled with canisters containing unknown substances.

The NYPD and FDNY hosted a joint press conference moments ago, providing the latest updates regarding the investigation and ongoing fire operations.

PIX 11 News also confirms that the NYPD officers were already on scene of a dispute when the fire broke out inside the residence.

Multiple news sources confirm that the injured NYPD officers are in stable condition.

According to an article from Eyewitness News, police initially believe the incident began as a family dispute involving a knife. It is still unclear how the dispute led to such a massive fire.

According to an update from the NYPD on X (formerly Twitter), due to a police investigation, please avoid the vicinity of 109 Avenue and 130 Street in Queens. Expect delays and heavy traffic in the area.

National Grid is currently working to dig up the street to locate the gas shut off.

According to an alert from Notify NYC, residents and visitors should expect heavy smoke and traffic delays in the area. People nearby should close their windows as a precaution.

The address for this incident has been updated.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 107-55 130th St.

Correction: the updated location is 105-55 103 avenue.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 10755 103rd Ave.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 107-55 130th St.