"The FDNY received a call at 6:44 p.m. reporting a fire on the first floor of an attached 2-story building at 83-33 Dongan Ave. Arriving units found heavy fire on the first and second floors. Shortly after arrival, firefighters rescued five people. As flames extended to two neighboring homes, a 4th alarm was transmitted, bringing a total of 74 units and 231 firefighters and EMS personnel to the scene between Broadway and Poyer Street."
"Firefighters found a 34-year-old woman inside the home unconscious and unresponsive. She was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS, an NYPD spokesman said Tuesday, adding that a 22-year-old man was rushed by EMS to Harlem Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition. EMS also transported a 10-year-old girl and a 55-year-old to Harlem Hospital, where they were listed in stable condition."
A four-alarm fire broke out at an attached two-story building at 83-33 Dongan Ave in Elmhurst after an FDNY call at 6:44 p.m. Firefighters found heavy fire on the first and second floors and rescued five people shortly after arrival. Flames spread to two neighboring homes, prompting 74 units and 231 personnel to respond. A partial collapse forced evacuation. The FDNY used two tower ladders and six hose lines to knock down the main body of the fire, which was brought under control at 1:10 a.m. A 34-year-old woman was found unconscious and pronounced dead; eleven civilians were injured, including one in critical condition. Fire marshals and DOB inspectors are investigating; two firefighters sustained minor injuries. No arrests have been made.
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