At least 4 firefighters injured in Queens blaze that spread to church: FDNY
QUEENS, New York (WABC) -- At least four firefighters were injured, including one seriously, while fighting a blaze in Queens on Thursday.
FDNY officials say the fire broke out around 6:45 p.m. in a private residence, then spread to a church next door.
They say 84 units and 270 fire and EMS personnel responded to the five-alarm fire.
At least four firefighters were injured, including one who is in serious condition after being struck in the head by falling roof debris, according to the FDNY. He is conscious and alert.
No further details have been provided.
This is breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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