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News Breaking News Basement Fire Erupts in Queens, All-Hands Emergency Response on Jan. 3

Basement Fire Erupts in Queens, All-Hands Emergency Response on Jan. 3

  • By Staff Report
  • News, Breaking News
  • Posted: January 03, 2026 EDT
  • Updated: January 03, 2026 01:43 PM EDT

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January 03, 2026 | Queens, NY

A fire broke out in the basement of a private home in Queens, New York, prompting an all-hands emergency response on Jan. 3 at 1:38 p.m. Emergency crews rushed to the scene at 116-80 233rd St. under Box 6816. The incident was classified as occurring in a private dwelling.

Fire in the Basement of a Police Department.Fire in the Basement of a Police Department.

First responders acted swiftly to contain the blaze. No immediate information on injuries or the fire's cause was available.

This update is based on the initial dispatch from the 1st Responder Wireless News Dispatch team, a division of Belsito Communications Inc.

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