FDNY Responds to Massive Five-Alarm Warehouse Fire in Queens



According to a report from ABC7, the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) responded to a massive five-alarm fire at a Jamaica, Queens, plumbing and electrical supply warehouse located at 138-18 101st Avenue Wednesday night.

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Firefighters arrived on scene just after 7 p.m. to heavy fire.

FDNY officials said part of the warehouse collapsed. They also said their main concern was avoiding fire spread to adjacent buildings.

Firefighters also faced an issue with water pressure.

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