Crime & Safety

Woman Killed, 2 Critically Injured In Queens Fire: FDNY

The city's medical examiner will determine the cause of death.

An investigation remains ongoing.
An investigation remains ongoing. (Peter Senzamici/Patch)

QUEENS, NY — A woman was killed, and two others are in critical condition after a fire in Queens over the weekend, the FDNY said.

The fire started at a home on 202nd Street near 113th Ave. in St. Albans around 8 a.m. on Sunday.

Three people ages 95, 6 and 68 were found unconscious and unresponsive in the house. They were taken to a local hospital in critical condition.

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The 95-year-old woman was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

The fire was put under control after an hour, the FDNY said.

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The city's medical examiner will determine the cause of death.

Fire marshals will determine the cause of the fire.

An investigation remains ongoing.

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