Two people died Friday in a massive five-alarm fire that spread to several Queens homes, the FDNY said and reports.
The victims were found in a three-story house at 104-19 125th Street in Ozone Park that collapsed after catching fire shortly after 2 p.m., the FDNY said on its Twitter account.
Wind conditions spread the flames to five more buildings, including three on the side of the street, ABC 7 reported. Videos of the fire showed wind-blown flames with waves of smoke coming out of the residential street as locals watched in shock.
Firefighters discovered the bodies after controlling the massive fire at 4:45 p.m., according to their Twitter account.
A fire in Queens spread to several homes on Friday due to the wind. James Messerschmidt for NY P Two people died in a massive hell in Queens. James Messerschmidt for NY P There were two victims who died in a three-story house fire on 104-19 125th Street in Ozone Park. Citizen Several houses along the street were destroyed by fire. James Messerschmidt for NY P Five firefighters were injured as they put out the blaze. James Messerschmidt for NY P Two hundred FDNY employees responded to the fire Friday. James Messerschmidt for NY P
Five firefighters were slightly injured, according to ABC, with a total of 200 FDNY members responding.