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EAST ELMHURST, QUEENS - FDNY units are actively battling a multi-alarm fire at 26-26 93rd Street between Astoria Boulevard and 30th Avenue in the East Elmhurst section of Queens, according to the department.
231 fire and EMS personnel on scene
What we know:
The call was received at 2:54 p.m. for a fire reported on the top floor of a private dwelling, with flames extending to neighboring exposures, according to officials. The incident has escalated to a 4th alarm, bringing 74 units and 231 fire and EMS personnel to the scene.
Three firefighters are currently being evaluated.
What you can do:
Thick smoke has been reported in the area, and authorities are advising people in the vicinity to avoid exposure by staying indoors and closing windows as crews continue suppression efforts.
Traffic delays are also expected as emergency vehicles occupy surrounding streets and access points, officials said.
What we don't know:
At this time, the cause of the fire and whether there are any injuries remain unclear.
Officials have not yet released further details, but updates are expected as firefighters continue operations at the scene.
The Source: Information from the FDNY.