Nine FDNY Firefighters Injured at Queens Building Fire

Gusty winds spread the fire to four buildings before crews could get it under control.

March 8, 2023

Nine FDNY firefighters were injured Tuesday night in at a five-alarm fire in Queens.

Eight were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, CBS reported.

The fire spread to four buildings as fierce winds fanned the flames.

More than 200 firefighters spent hours trying to control the blaze as the wind gusted to more than 30 mph.

They believe the fire started in the back of one of the homes about 5:45 p.m.

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