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Three FDNY Firefighters Hurt in Four-Alarm South Jamaica Blaze

Fire marshals have opened an inquiry into the cause of the early morning blaze in two-story mixed-use buildings

FDNY crews work to extinguish a four-alarm fire on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens.
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Overview

  • The fire erupted around 6:15 a.m. Sunday at 114-42 through 114-48 Stuphin Boulevard in South Jamaica
  • Roughly 170 FDNY personnel responded, using five hose lines and making roof saw cuts to battle the four-alarm blaze
  • Fire crews brought the incident under control by 8 a.m. after searches confirmed no civilians remained inside
  • Three firefighters suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries and were transported to Jamaica Hospital for evaluation
  • FDNY fire marshals have launched an investigation to determine the origin of the blaze