The FDNY is investigating a fire that tore through a Queens apartment building early on Monday morning, leaving eight residents injured and others fleeing into the icy cold.
According to FDNY sources, the blaze broke out in the basement of 32-79 32nd St., between Broadway and 34th Avenue, in Astoria at around 2:39 a.m. on Jan. 20.
Some 12 units and 69 firefighters raced to the scene to battle the fire.
Evacuated residents stood solemnly on the snow-covered ground as they watched firetrucks extend ladders to the roof in order to contain the outbreak. Neighbors stood on their porches as the street became flooded with flashing red lights.
The fire was placed under control at approximately 4:06 a.m. Monday. In all, eight people were left with minor injuries that required medical care.
FDNY fire marshals are investigating the cause of the fire.
