Introduction to the Incident
Detectives from the 109th Precinct and FDNY fire marshals were on the scene of a two-alarm house fire in College Point on Sept. 12 that injured five residents.
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Details of the Fire
FDNY fire marshals and the NYPD are investigating a two-alarm house fire in College Point on Friday morning that injured five residents. The FDNY received a call just after 6:20 a.m. on Sept. 12 of a fire in a two-story private home at 15-11 124th St., and arriving units found heavy fire and some conditions emanating from the home. A second alarm was transmitted just before 6:30 a.m. bringing a total of 25 units with 120 firefighters and EMS personnel to the scene between 15th Avenue and 18th Avenue, according to the FDNY.
Response and Injuries
Detectives from the 109th Precinct and FDNY fire marshals were on the scene of a two-alarm house fire in College Point on Sept. 12 that injured five residents.
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EMS treated a total of five patients, one with severe injuries, one with moderate injuries and three with minor injuries, according to the FDNY. All five were transported to area hospitals.
Investigation
The fire was brought under control at 7:19 a.m. and FDNY fire marshals were on the scene investigating the cause of the blaze.
Detectives from the 109th Precinct and FDNY fire marshals were on the scene of a two-alarm house fire in College Point on Sept. 12 that injured five residents.
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Detectives from the 109th Precinct in Flushing are also investigating, but an NYPD spokesman could not confirm reports that the fire was set by an emotionally disturbed person.
Conclusion
The two-alarm house fire in College Point resulted in five injuries and is currently under investigation. The cause of the fire has not been confirmed, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
FAQs
- Q: How many people were injured in the fire?
A: Five people were injured, with one severe injury, one moderate injury, and three minor injuries. - Q: What time did the fire occur?
A: The fire occurred just after 6:20 a.m. on Sept. 12. - Q: How many units and personnel responded to the scene?
A: A total of 25 units with 120 firefighters and EMS personnel responded to the scene. - Q: Is the cause of the fire known?
A: The cause of the fire is currently under investigation and has not been confirmed. - Q: Are there any reports of the fire being set intentionally?
A: There are reports that the fire was set by an emotionally disturbed person, but this has not been confirmed by the NYPD.
