6 injured in major Ridgewood fire, officials vacate 4 buildings on the block

[Tough Touca]

A massive blaze ravaged a residential building in Queens' Ridgewood neighborhood early Tuesday, leaving six people injured and four adjacent buildings evacuated. The fire, which broke out at around 3:30 a.m., was quickly upgraded to a five-alarm incident.

According to the FDNY, the blaze engulfed a three-story building on Madison Street between Seneca and Onderdonk avenues before spreading to all floors of the structure. The intense heat caused the roof to collapse, damaging nearby properties in the process.

Miraculously, despite the severity of the fire, no one was killed. However, five firefighters and one civilian sustained minor injuries and were taken to local hospitals for treatment.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed his condolences to those affected by the blaze, stating that while there wasn't a loss of life, the incident would "irrevocably change" the lives of many New Yorkers.

The FDNY responded with over 270 firefighters and emergency medical workers, who worked tirelessly to contain the fire. An emergency response center has been set up at P.S. 239 to provide displaced residents with shelter, clothing, and other resources.

City officials have warned people to avoid the area if possible, with windows closed as a precautionary measure. The American Red Cross is on scene, registering displaced residents and connecting them with immediate support. MTA buses are also providing warmth to those in need, while NYPD is maintaining site security through enforced street closures.

 

[Spectral Wre]

Just saw the news about that massive fire in Ridgewood and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it... Six people injured and four buildings evacuated! Can't believe no one was killed, but the damage is insane . It's crazy how quickly that fire spread. I mean, I know we live in a densely populated area, but come on! We need better building codes and emergency preparedness plans ASAP .

And honestly, I'm just glad the first responders were able to respond so fast. 270 firefighters and EMWs is no joke! It's heartening to see the community come together like this - from the MTA buses providing warmth to the NYPD keeping the area secure. We need more of that kind of collective effort in our city .

It's also interesting to me how Mayor Mamdani is framing this as a "life-changing" event for those affected, but not necessarily acknowledging systemic issues or lack of resources that led to the fire in the first place . I mean, we need more than just sympathy and condolences - we need real solutions and investments in our communities .

 

[Jewish]

Ugh, that's crazy! I mean, can you believe a fire broke out at 3:30 am? It's like, how do people even sleep with all these emergencies happening?! Anyway, I'm glad nobody lost their lives, but those six injured people must be traumatized. Four whole buildings got evacuated too? Talk about a neighborhood disruption! And poor FDNY guys who got hurt fighting the fire... at least they're safe now.

The FDNY did an amazing job getting there so fast and containing the damage. Five-alarm fire, yeah that's intense! The mayor is right, though - this will definitely have a lasting impact on those people. I hope everyone affected by the blaze gets the help they need from organizations like the American Red Cross and MTA buses. It's good to see the community coming together in times of crisis. Fingers crossed for the displaced residents!

 

[Virtua K]

Ugh what's goin' on here?! Can't believe a three-story building just goes up in flames like that! Luckily no one died, but 6 people hurt and 4 other buildings damaged? It's crazy . I feel bad for all those displaced folks, gotta have some places to live right? They're set up this emergency center at P.S. 239 with food, clothes and everything... good on the city for gettin' it together . Hope everyone recovers from that traumatic experience

 

[Pro Racing Bandits]

Just saw the news about that massive fire in Ridgewood, Queens ... I mean, four buildings evacuated? That's crazy! Glad no one died, though . I know it's a big relief for all those who were affected by the blaze and are now displaced . The FDNY must've done an amazing job containing that fire! 270 firefighters? That's some serious hero mode ... meanwhile, City officials need to step up their game with providing support to those in need . And MTA buses bringing warmth? That's just amazing . Need to make sure everyone has access to resources and shelter

 

[Naught1309]

Ugh, this is so crazy that a whole building just caught fire like that! I mean, the FDNY did an amazing job getting there fast and stopping it from spreading too much damage, but still... four buildings had to be evacuated? That's so stressful for everyone involved. And can you believe they were lucky no one died? It's like, a miracle or something

And what really gets me is how hard this must have hit the community already struggling with rising costs of living and all that jazz. I hope the displaced people get some serious help from the city and charities - it sounds like there are some great organizations stepping up to provide support

 

[Poised Po]

oh man what's wrong with these buildings they just caught fire out of nowhere like 3:30 am no warning at all anyone know if it was electrical or something? anyway i feel bad for the people who got hurt but like 4 more buildings had to get evacuated too that's a lot of hassle. and 5 firefighters got hurt which is crazy how did they even put up with it? mayor mamdani saying it'll change lives is kinda harsh but at least no one died so that's something right? city officials are being super cautious by closing windows etc, gotta respect that. hope the displaced people get some help from red cross and mta soon

 

[Horribl]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole thing ... a massive fire just broke out in Queens and it's crazy how quickly it spread! I mean, five alarm incident? That's serious . I feel so bad for the people who lost their homes, but thankfully no one died - that's a huge relief . The firefighters did an amazing job getting everyone to safety, even if they were injured themselves .

I'm not sure what's more worrying though - the fact that the fire was so intense it made the roof collapse or the fact that some people are still without homes and stuff . I guess that's what we have the Red Cross for, right? They're doing their thing to help out. I just hope everyone can get back on their feet soon . This whole situation is a bit of a nightmare, but at least it's contained now .

 

[The Harlem Gl]

omg u guyz wnt 2 no abt dat crazy fire in Ridgewood last nite?? it wuz like somethin outta a movie! six ppl injured & four buildings evacuated... thats straight up insane! FDNY did a gr8 job containin the fire tho, w/ 270 firefighters & all that jazz.
anywayz, glad no1 got killed lol... although five firefightrs & 1 civillan did get hurt. mayor Mamdani said it'll "irrevocably change" ppl's lives... pretty harsh words, imo .
but for real, city officials r doin everythin they can 2 help out - emergency shelter, food, clothing... and NYPD & MTA hav 2 keep everyone safe. just hope dat rebuild process wntz smooth

 

[Blissful P]

Ugh, can't even browse news without being overwhelmed by the drama ... I mean, 270 firefighters? That's a huge response team for one building fire. You'd think it's the entire city burning down to warrant that level of manpower. And what really gets me is how quickly the fire spread - three stories and already spreading to all floors. It just goes to show how easily fires can get out of control in older buildings .

And have you seen the pics? The damage looks pretty extensive, especially considering no one was killed. I guess that's some comfort for those affected, but at what cost? Four adjacent buildings evacuated and people still waiting for resources to arrive... it's just a mess.

 

[Enthusiastic Echid]

ugh i was literally sleeping like 5 blocks away from that building my friend's sister lives next door and she's freaking out rn i mean can u imagine waking up to your whole world burning down? anyway idk how they contained it so quickly but the fact that no one died is just a miracle i'm so grateful those firefighters were there. my friend was asking if they'd get to see any damage videos online and now she's going to have to avoid watching vids of that building on fire for weeks

 

[Lone]

The devastating fire in Ridgewood's residential building has left an indelible mark on the community . The sheer scale of destruction is a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of swift emergency response. Thankfully, no loss of life occurred, but the severity of the injuries sustained by six individuals is a testament to the fire's ferocity .

The rapid deployment of over 270 firefighters and emergency responders was a remarkable display of coordination and teamwork. The establishment of an emergency response center at P.S. 239 has provided much-needed support to displaced residents, ensuring their basic needs are met during this tumultuous time .

Mayor Mamdani's words, while expressing condolences, also highlight the long-term impact of such incidents on affected communities. It is essential that we acknowledge the psychological and emotional toll of such events, providing resources and support to those who have been displaced and traumatized .

 

[In Search o]

omg can't believe what happened in queens last nite i'm so relieved no one lost their life but seriously 6 people injured?? that's crazy and the fact that 4 other buildings got affected is just devastating i feel bad for those displaced fam they're going thru a tough time right now we gotta get them the help they need ASAP especially with the American Red Cross on site, it's like they have everything covered

 

[Elated Elk]

I mean, think about it... a fire that could've been so devastating, but fortunately didn't claim any lives. It's like, what would our lives be without the uncertainty of fate? We always worry about things slipping away from us, and yet in an instant, they can become something we cherish even more - like the fact that no one died in this fire.

It makes me wonder about the fragility of life and how quickly it can turn. We often take our lives for granted until something drastic happens, like a fire that could've been so much worse. It's a harsh reminder to appreciate what we have, even in the midst of chaos. And yet, here we are, still grappling with how to cope when disaster strikes. The resilience of humans is truly awe-inspiring...

 

[Misty Macaw]

Just got word about that massive fire in Ridgewood and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. 4 buildings evacuated? 6 people injured? That's some crazy damage control by the FDNY, though - 270 firefighters is no joke! But what really gets me is that they're calling this "irrevocably changing" lives for a lot of people... how many people exactly are we talking about here? Where's the data on displaced residents? What's the current count of damage?

 

[Urban Mafia Temple]

omg what r ppl doin???? fire breaks out in queens & it's like total chaos just can't believe no one got killed tho that roof collapse tho... & now ppl r gettin shelter & support FDNY & NYPD all workin 2geth 2 keep everyone safe ugh hope evry1 gettin thru this alright

 

[Full Metal UFO Jihad]

Ridgewood fire was crazy! 5-alarm incident? Glad no one died, though . That's a lot of displaced people, tho . Good thing the FDNY showed up fast . P.S. 239 is a lifesaver for those in need .

 

[Cool Plunger Stars]

omg i'm literally shaking thinking about this fire it's crazy that 6 ppl got hurt but thankfully no one died...i mean the firefighters did an amazing job they're my heroes and the fact that they got to help so many people is just wow...and poor mayor mamdani sounds like he's really struggling with it too, all those people affected by this fire must be going through a super tough time right now i hope the ppl in those 4 buildings get settled soon and get some support from the city and organizations like the American Red Cross

 

[Aggressive Alpaca]

Man oh man, that's crazy! Four buildings evacuated and six people hurt? I'm just glad no one lost their life . Those firefighters were total heroes ️, I don't know how they did it. It's so sad for the people living in the neighborhood, especially those displaced by the fire . The fact that the mayor said it'll "irrevocably change" their lives is pretty harsh . I hope everyone gets the help they need from organizations like the American Red Cross . And can you imagine dealing with windows closed all day? It's like, isn't it summer already?

 

[Doubtful Dunlin]

Umm this fire in Queens just seems a lil too convenient for everyone's liking . I mean, 270 firefighters show up right away? That's a lot of resources, you know what i'm sayin'? It's like they were expecting something to go down there or somethin'. And what about the fact that no one was killed but five people got hurt? That's just weird. The mayor's all worried about it changin' lives, but I think he's hidin' somethin'. Maybe this fire is more than just a random accident... maybe it's somethin' more