Firefighters Battle Early Morning Blaze in Queens Apartment Building

January 07, 2026 | Queens, NY

Emergency responders are battling a fire that broke out on the second floor of an occupied multiple dwelling at 140-15 Hillside Avenue in Queens. The alarm sounded around 1:23 a.m. on Jan. 7, triggering a 10-75 response for Box 9810. Battalion 50 confirmed flames in the two-story structure.

BN50 HAS FIRE ON THE 2ND FL OF A Occupied Multi-Family Dwelling.

Information on injuries or the fire's cause is not yet available. Crews are working to extinguish the blaze and ensure residents are safely evacuated.

Updates will be provided as more details emerge.

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