Two firefighters and another person were injured after an early-morning fire spread through two homes in the Ozone Park neighborhood of Queens, according to authorities.
The blaze broke out shortly before 4:45 a.m. Thursday on 110th Street. Video from the scene showed intense flames engulfing the residential properties as firefighters worked to prevent the fire from spreading farther through the neighborhood.
Emergency crews responded to the scene and launched an extensive effort to bring the flames under control. Two firefighters and one other person sustained injuries during the incident.
Officials said all three injured people were expected to recover. Authorities did not immediately release additional information about the civilian or the circumstances in which the injuries occurred.
After suppressing the main body of the fire, crews remained at the scene to extinguish hot spots and ensure that the affected structures no longer posed an immediate threat.
The fire caused significant damage to both homes. Authorities had not disclosed how many residents were displaced or whether neighboring properties sustained additional damage at the time of reporting.
Investigators are now working to determine where and how the fire began. The cause remained unknown, and officials had not announced whether any potential safety violations or hazardous conditions contributed to the blaze.
Early-morning residential fires can be particularly dangerous because occupants may be asleep and have limited time to respond. Fire officials regularly encourage residents to maintain working smoke detectors, keep exits unobstructed and establish an emergency escape plan.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further information is expected once fire marshals complete their examination of the affected properties.
