Massive Five-Alarm Fire Breaks Out in Queens Residential Building

January 06, 2026 | Queens, NY

An intense five-alarm fire broke out early Tuesday morning in a three-story attached masonry dwelling at 1824 Madison St., with heavy flames spreading to nearby structures. Firefighters responded to the alarm at Box 4037 around 4:32 a.m. on Jan. 6, quickly upgrading to a full fifth alarm due to the blaze's severity. The fire originated within the building and rapidly extended, necessitating a large-scale emergency response.

car-7 tx the full 5th alarm for Heavy fire in a 3-Story attached Occupied Multi-Family Dwelling Extension into Exposure.

No injuries have been reported so far, though the incident has mobilized extensive resources to the area. Officials are investigating the cause of the fire.

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