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FDNY · QUEENS · Fire
Fire Out at 162-23 90th Street in Queens
FDNY is operating a second-alarm fire at 162-23 90th Street in Queens. Units have confirmed fire in the cellar, first floor, and second floor of the building, which is possibly vacant. Five lines are in operation with water on the fire on the first and second floors. The fire is darkening down, and trucks are opening up. Primary searches are delayed throughout due to heavy clutter, and the fire is doubtful to hold. Units now report the fire is out and primary searches of the first floor, second floor, and attic are complete with negative results.
- Location
- 162-23 90th Street
- FDNY alarm box
- Box 8988
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- Radio Secondary searches on the second floor are negative, except for the main fire area.
- Fire Out at 162-23 90th Street in QueensFire out; primary searches of 1st, 2nd floors and attic complete, negative
- Radio Primary searches of the first floor, second floor, and attic are complete and negative; the fire is out.
- Fire Darkening Down at 162-23 90th Street in Queens5 lines in operation; water on fire on 1st and 2nd floors; fire darkening down; trucks opening up; primaries delayed due to heavy clutter; doubtful to hold
- Radio Five lines are in operation with water on the first and second floors; the fire is darkening down, trucks are opening up, and the situation remains doubtful.
- Radio A 6-alarm signal was transmitted for the incident.
- Fire Confirmed in Cellar and Both Floors at 162-23 90th Street in QueensFire confirmed in cellar, 1st floor, and 2nd floor
- Heavy Fire on Both Floors at 162-23 90th Street in QueensHeavy fire on both floors; possibly vacant
- Second-Alarm Fire at 162-23 90th Street in Queens
- Radio A second alarm was transmitted due to heavy fire on both floors.
- All-Hands Fire at 162-28 90th Street in QueensAddress 162-28 90th Street; private dwelling; Battalion 39 on all hands
- All-Hands Fire Near 163rd Avenue & 90th Street in Queens
- Radio All Hands is operating for the fire at the private dwelling.
- Working Fire Near 163rd Avenue & 90th Street in Queens
- Radio A working fire signal was transmitted for the incident.
- Radio Engine companies are responding to the scene.
- Smoke Reported in Private Dwelling in Queens
Units on this call
Battalion 39 Division 13 Engine 225 Ladder 143
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