83-year-old man killed in fast-moving fire in Queens - ABC7 New York

Published
February 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Queens, New York
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Incident type
Fire, Workplace

Summary

Vehicle Fire Queens New York in Queens, New York: An 83-year-old man died in a fast-moving fire in Queens on Sunday night. Firefighters rescued him from a smoke-filled rear bedroom. The fire was caused by a non-working hydrant and a parked car, and the cause is under investigation.

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83-year-old man killed in fast-moving fire in Queens - ABC7 New York

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