Shed Fire Creates Havoc in Flushing Brooklyn Blaze Extends to Cockloft

On April 12, 2023, FDNYcompanies in Flushing, Queens, responded to an outdoordining shed that was ablaze on 37th Avenue. The fire generated heavy flames, which quickly spread to an adjacent five-story building that housed businesses and apartments. The shed was reduced to rubble and extra truck companies were needed to search the numerous occupancies involved.

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Engine Company 290 and Ladder103 transmitted an all hands for heavy fire in a private dwelling on MillerAvenue on April 25, 2023. Members found that the fire extended to the second floorand cockloft of the building. They used fourhoselines to knock down the main body of fire. Searches throughout the structure were negative.