9 injured in 4-alarm fire in Elmhurst, Queens, according to FDNY

Nine people have been injured in a 4-alarm fire in Elmhurst, Queens, according to the FDNY.

4-alarm fire in Queens

What we know:

The FDNY responded to a call regarding the fire at 6:44 p.m. earlier tonight, Feb. 9, at 83-33 Dongan Avenue in Queens.

Nine people have been injured, including two firefighters; two of the injured civilians are in critical condition.

One of the two critically injured civilians is a child, FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en reports.

The operation is ongoing as the FDNY works to contain the fire.

This is a breaking news story.

What we don't know:

The cause of the fire has not been determined.

The Source: This article includes information from the FDNY.

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