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News Breaking News All-Hands Fire Erupts on Third Floor of Queens Building

All-Hands Fire Erupts on Third Floor of Queens Building

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March 20, 2026 | Queens, NY

Firefighters battled a multi-alarm blaze at a four-story multiple dwelling in Queens. Emergency crews arrived at 37-36 88th Street around 9:30 a.m. on March 20 for a fire reported on the third floor. The incident quickly escalated to an all-hands response under Box 7838, with Battalion 46 leading operations on scene.

bn46 - fire 3rd Floor of 4 Story m/d. 2 l/s, 1 in opp, trks Opening Up, Searches in Progress. l-136 f/t. fire Doubtful Will Hold.All-Hands Fire Erupts on Third Floor of Queens Building

Responders deployed two hose lines, operating one while trucks performed overhauls. Searches continued throughout the building, with Ladder 136 acting as the fast team. The fire was brought under control shortly after the crews arrived.

No injuries were reported from the scene.

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