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News Breaking News Emergency Crews Battle Fire on Top Floor of Queens Apartment Building

Emergency Crews Battle Fire on Top Floor of Queens Apartment Building

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March 20, 2026 | Queens, NY

Emergency responders were called to a fire on the top floor of a six-story multiple dwelling. The incident, reported at 11:37 a.m. on March 20, prompted an all-hands response under Box 7850 at 40-11 72nd St. Ladder 154 arrived first to the scene, where flames were reported on the uppermost level of the building.

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Firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control, with the situation declared under control shortly after arrival. No immediate reports of injuries were available.

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