URGENT UPDATE: An 85-year-old woman tragically lost her life, and two firefighters sustained injuries while battling a fierce house fire in College Point, New York, early this morning. The FDNY responded to the emergency call at 5:16 a.m. regarding a fire on the first floor of a private residence located at 124-07 26th Ave.
A swift response from 14 units and 70 firefighters enabled the team to bring the blaze under control by 6:37 a.m.. During the chaotic search for victims, rescuers found the elderly woman unconscious and unresponsive inside the home. She was quickly transported to New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital, where she was initially listed in critical condition but unfortunately succumbed to her injuries shortly after arrival.
The identity of the victim has not yet been disclosed pending family notification. Meanwhile, two firefighters have been reported with minor injuries and are receiving treatment at the same hospital.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by FDNY fire marshals, as officials work to determine the circumstances surrounding this devastating incident.
This tragedy highlights the risks faced by emergency responders and the community’s ongoing need for fire safety awareness. Authorities are urging residents to ensure their homes are equipped with functional smoke detectors and to remain vigilant in fire prevention measures.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
