Elderly man dies in New York City fire

Jack WolfFebruary 18, 2023

A 74-year-old man died in a house fire in Queens early Friday morning, officials said.

The senior, whose name has not been released, was in a two-story house on 149th Street near 18th Street in Flushing when a fire broke out shortly before 3 a.m., according to police and the FDNY.

He was taken to Flushing Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Queens of fire — Firefighters leave a house where a deadly fire has broken out.

Queens of fire — Firefighters on duty near the house

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Queens of fire — The cause of the fire is not yet known.

Queens of fire — The fire started around 03:05.

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A large group of firefighters is spotted near 149-36 18th Avenue. — The elder was taken from the house and taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Firefighters were seen outside the house at 149-36 18th Avenue. — The fire broke out around 3 am and was extinguished an hour later.

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Near the house at 149-36 18th Avenue, several firefighters are visible. — The cause of the fire is being investigated.

An FDNY truck answers at 149-36 18th Ave. — A dozen FDNY units arrived on the scene.

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No other injuries were reported.

A dozen FDNY units responded, including 60 firefighters and paramedics.

The fire was brought under control about an hour after it started, according to the FDNY.

Firefighters will investigate the cause of the fire.

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Jack WolfFebruary 18, 2023