FDNY Firefighters Battle Massive Building Fire

Oct. 18, 2022
The fire was reported about 2:30 a.m. in the Long Island City structure.

More than 100 FDNY firefighters are battling a raging fire in Long Island City, Queens. 

The call came in about 2:30 a.m. at a factory. Civilians were kept at a distance after firefighters learned there may be propane tanks in the building that housed a commercial laundromat. 

Residents were told to keep their windows closed as thick smoke billowed from the building.

Two firefighters suffered minor injuries.

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