Three-Alarm Blaze Rages in Queens Building, Multiple Rescues Performed

March 16, 2026 | Queens, NY

Firefighters fought a fierce three-alarm fire at a multi-occupancy dwelling on March 16, leading to several dramatic rescues. The blaze broke out at 44-49 College Point Blvd., with emergency crews from Box 9411 rushing to the scene. Division 14 called for the third alarm around 12:42 p.m. as the flames spread rapidly through the structure.

fire in a Multiple Dwelling, Multiple occ rescued, div-14 transmitting the 3rd alarm.

Investigators are still determining the cause of the fire, and information on any injuries has not been released yet.

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