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FDNY: Fire breaks out in Jackson Heights house, one person seriously injured

Jan. 13, 2017 Staff Report

A fire broke out in a residential building in Jackson Heights this morning, leaving one person seriously injured, according to the FDNY.

The fire broke out on the first floor of 32-35 82nd Street around 10 a.m., the FDNY said.

Twelve units, or 65 firefighters, responded to the scene, and the blaze was brought under control by 10:38.

One person was seriously injured in the fire, the FDNY said, and was taken to Elmhurst Hospital for treatment.

The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation.

32-35 82nd Street (Gmaps)

 

 

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