Crime & Safety

St. John's Episcopal Hospital In Queens Evacuated Due To Fire

Heavy smoke and flames could be seen on the roof of St. John's Episcopal Hospital.

(David Allen/Patch)

September 13, 2021

A fire forced an evacuation at the only hospital in Far Rockaway, Queens, on Friday.

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Heavy smoke and flames could be seen on the roof of St. John’s Episcopal Hospital. The emergency room was on diversion as firefighters worked to contain the fire.

Patients had to be rushed out, some on stretchers.

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