At least six people were hurt in a massive fire in Ridgewood, Queens, early Tuesday morning. The blaze started at a three-story residential building on Madison Street between Seneca and Onderdonk avenues around 3:30 a.m., prompting five-alarm emergency response from the FDNY shortly after.
Firefighters rushed to the scene with over 270 responders, including emergency medical workers. However, four adjacent buildings were eventually evacuated as a precautionary measure due to concerns about potential structural damage caused by the fire.
According to officials, five firefighters and one civilian sustained minor injuries in the blaze, which led to the roof collapse of the original building. The Fire Department is still investigating the cause of the fire, but they have not yet released any information on how it may have started.
In response to the disaster, Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed concern for those affected by the fire, stating that the incident would likely "irrevocably change their lives." An emergency response center has been set up at P.S. 239 to provide displaced residents with shelter and other essential resources.
Additionally, officials from New York City's Emergency Management agency urged people in the area to stay away from the scene, close their windows, and avoid any potential hazards. The American Red Cross is on site, helping registered displaced residents connect with immediate support and providing warming services via MTA buses.
The fire comes amid another recent five-alarm blaze that hurt three people in the Bronx earlier this week, where authorities cited a combination of factors contributing to delays in their response due to obstructed hydrants.
Firefighters rushed to the scene with over 270 responders, including emergency medical workers. However, four adjacent buildings were eventually evacuated as a precautionary measure due to concerns about potential structural damage caused by the fire.
According to officials, five firefighters and one civilian sustained minor injuries in the blaze, which led to the roof collapse of the original building. The Fire Department is still investigating the cause of the fire, but they have not yet released any information on how it may have started.
In response to the disaster, Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed concern for those affected by the fire, stating that the incident would likely "irrevocably change their lives." An emergency response center has been set up at P.S. 239 to provide displaced residents with shelter and other essential resources.
Additionally, officials from New York City's Emergency Management agency urged people in the area to stay away from the scene, close their windows, and avoid any potential hazards. The American Red Cross is on site, helping registered displaced residents connect with immediate support and providing warming services via MTA buses.
The fire comes amid another recent five-alarm blaze that hurt three people in the Bronx earlier this week, where authorities cited a combination of factors contributing to delays in their response due to obstructed hydrants.
what's goin on with these fires?? like, six people get hurt and four buildings gotta get evacuated? how many times can we afford 2 lose our homes & safety like dis 
the FDNY is doin its thang but like it shoulda prevented this from happenin in the first place 
also dont even get me started on the hydrant situation in da Bronx, that's just lazy & unprepared 
, can't believe what's been happening with these fires in NYC lately... like, four buildings on fire and people get hurt?! 
what's going on?! I'm no expert but it seems like the FDNY is doing everything they can to put out the fires quickly, but the fact that there are delays in their response is super concerning 
. And now we're hearing about another five-alarm blaze in the Bronx and people get hurt... it's just not right 
It's like, the city is already dealing with one emergency response issue in the Bronx, can't we get some help around here? 
And the fact that they had to set up an emergency center for displaced residents 
it's just heartbreaking. I'm thinking about all those families who lost their homes and have no idea where to turn. We need to do better than this, you know? 
The FDNY is working hard but we need more support from the city 
. This fire could've been prevented if there were some basic safety measures in place 
. I just hope everyone who was affected by it gets the help they need and can rebuild their lives soon 
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just saw the news about the massive fire in Ridgewood and I'm still trying to process it all... four buildings evacuated as a precaution? It's just too much, especially during this time of year when people are already cooped up indoors. As someone who's lived through their fair share of wildfires and storms back in my youth, it's heartbreaking to see people going through this again.
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. i mean what even is going on here? can't we just have some peace and quiet for once? 
so sad that it's not the first 5-alarm blaze in NYC this week... another factor that's concerning is those obstructed hydrants in the Bronx 
hope the fire department can get their act together ASAP 
And poor Madison Street - I'm literally shaking thinking about all those people displaced. Four buildings evacuated as a precautionary measure is wild. The Fire Department needs to figure out how this one started ASAP so we don't keep seeing this over and over. I do love that they set up an emergency response center, but it's just too little, too late for some of these residents... 
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"When tragedy strikes, it's not just one person who suffers, but an entire community." The recent massive fire in Ridgewood, Queens, has left at least six people hurt and many more displaced 
. It's heartbreaking to think of those affected by this disaster having their lives forever changed 
ps I was thinking of moving to Queens tho but now I'm thinkin twice after all these fires 
It's just gonna take forever to get everything sorted out. I'm sure the Mayor's all smiles now, but what about those families displaced and struggling to cope? They'll be the ones who really suffer in the long run