Massive 5-Alarm Fire Erupts at Apartment Building in Queens, New York
QUEENS, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES — Firefighters are battling a massive five-alarm fire at a multi-story apartment building in Queens, New York, after flames broke out on the upper floors of the structure.
FDNY units responded to 41-40 Denman Street following reports of a working fire in a seven-story apartment building. The blaze reportedly started on the top floor before spreading into the cockloft area, prompting officials to escalate the incident to a fifth alarm.
A large number of firefighters and emergency personnel have been deployed to the scene as crews work to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading further through the building.
Videos and images from the area showed heavy smoke rising above the neighborhood as firefighters continued their operations. Residents were seen evacuating the building while emergency responders secured the area.
At this time, authorities have not released information regarding injuries or the cause of the fire. The investigation is expected to begin once the blaze is brought under control.
The FDNY has urged residents to avoid the area as firefighting operations continue.
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