1 killed in fast-moving Queens apartment fire

JACKSON HEIGHTS, Queens (WABC) -- One person was killed in a fast-moving fire in Queens.

The fire broke out around 4:30 p.m. Saturday on 88th Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights on the fourth floor of the six-story building.

The fire chief on the scene said firefighters were met with heavy smoke when they arrived.

The fire appears to have been contained to a kitchen. There is no structural damage to the building.

There is no word if there were any other injuries in the fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

ALSO READ | Little Italy cheese shop closes its doors after 130 years; announces New Jersey store

Karen King, Alleva Dairy's current owner, announced the establishment will close its doors in March after a long battle with the landlord. Lauren Glassberg has the story.

----------

* More Queens news

* Send us a news tip

* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts

* Follow us on YouTube

Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness News

Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.