9 Injured in 4-Alarm Queens Fire

Blaze on Dongan Avenue leaves 7 civilians and 2 firefighters hurt.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A four-alarm fire broke out Monday evening in Queens, New York, leaving nine people injured, including one civilian with critical injuries and another with serious injuries. The fire started around 6:45 p.m. on the first floor of a building on Dongan Avenue between Poyer Street and Broadway, according to authorities.

Why it matters

Fires of this magnitude can cause significant damage and put lives at risk in densely populated urban areas like Queens. The response from over 230 fire and medical personnel highlights the resources required to battle such an intense blaze.

The details

The fire started on the first floor of a building on Dongan Avenue. Seven civilians and two firefighters were injured, with one civilian suffering critical injuries and another serious injuries. The rest of the injuries were minor. As of around 9:30 p.m., approximately 230 fire and medical personnel were still responding to the scene and operations were ongoing.

  • The fire call came in around 6:45 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2026.
  • As of around 9:30 p.m. on February 10, 2026, operations were still ongoing.

The players

Queens

The New York City borough where the fire occurred.

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The takeaway

Fires of this magnitude in densely populated urban areas can have devastating consequences, underscoring the importance of fire safety and the heroic efforts of first responders who risk their lives to protect their communities.