Firefighters Battle Intense House Fire in Queens, Escalating to Second Alarm

January 05, 2026 | Queens, NY

Firefighters battled a fully involved house fire late Sunday night, which escalated to a second alarm as crews worked to contain the blaze. The incident occurred at 44-38 74th St. in Queens, where Battalion 46 requested additional resources around 11:06 p.m. on Jan. 5. The fire quickly spread through the structure, prompting a heightened response from emergency personnel.

Bn-46 Request the 2nd alarm for a fully Involving house fire.

No immediate reports of injuries were available, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Officials urge residents in the area to avoid the scene while crews remain on site.

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