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A massive fire broke out on a residential block in Throggs Neck early Monday morning. At least three houses were destroyed or severely damaged, and two firefighters suffered minor injuries.

The fire was reported just before 1:30 a.m. on the 2500 block of Harding Avenue. Firefighters arrived on scene and reported that fire was threatening multiple homes.

Within minutes, firefighters raised the fire to a second alarm, requesting additional units.

User video showed the rear side of several homes engulfed in heavy flames.

At around 1:50 a.m., firefighters raised the incident to a third alarm.

The FDNY stated that 138 firefighters from 33 units were on hand to battle the fire. They placed it under control at 2:56 a.m.

Two firefighters suffered injuries, both of which were described by the FDNY as minor. At least one of the firefighters was transported to an area hospital.

The FDNY said that 19 residents—12 adults and 7 children—were displaced. The Red Cross [stated](https://twitter.com/redcrossny/status/1328308441945944071) that it helped several families who were affected.

The cause of the fire is not known at this time.


Two Firefighters Injured in Three-Alarm Blaze in Throggs Neck

Firefighters are responding to an unconfirmed report of a house fire.

Firefighters have arrived on the scene and confirmed there is a fire threatening multiple nearby homes.

A second alarm has been transmitted, requesting additional firefighting units to the scene.

Multiple Citizen users show video of the fire.

Firefighters report heavy flames on the first, second, and third floors of the building.

Firefighters have transmitted a third alarm.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 2580 Harding Ave.

Firefighters advise there are multiple homes on fire.

Officials report there will be heavy smoke in the area and advise residents nearby close their windows.

Police and medical personnel report only one firefighter has been injured so far.

The firefighter has been transported to a local hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.

A secondary search for possible victims is underway.

The secondary search has been completed, and there are no additional victims.

Firefighters report the fire is under control.

Medical personnel are treating a firefighter with minor injuries.