Basement Fire Erupts in Queens Home, Prompting Rapid Response

January 06, 2026 | Queens, NY

Firefighters rushed to a two-story private residence in Queens early Tuesday morning after reports of a basement blaze triggered an all-hands alarm. The emergency call, designated as Box 7713, was received around 2:29 a.m. at 25-51 98th St. on Jan. 6. Battalion 59 confirmed flames in the basement, prompting the deployment of Truck/Ladder 117 and a FAST unit to the scene.

bn59 has fire in the Basement of a 2-Story Private Single Family Dwelling Tower Ladder-117 f.a.s.t.

Emergency responders prioritized extinguishing the fire, with no immediate details available on injuries, the extent of damage or the cause of the blaze.

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