Multi-alarm fire erupts at Queens tire shop: FDNY

A multi-alarm fire erupted in a tire shop in Jamaica, Queens on Tuesday, according to the FDNY. One firefighter had minor injuries.

QUEENS - A multi-alarm fire erupted in a tire shop in Jamaica, Queens on Tuesday, according to the FDNY.

138 fire and EMS personnel responded to 150-05 Liberty Avenue and 150th Street around 5:15 p.m.

It started as a two-alarm, but quickly spread through the building with thick black smoke pouring out of the roof.

NotifyNYC posted on X to advise nearby residents to close all of their windows.

"Expect smoke & traffic delays in the area," NotifyNYC said on X. "People nearby avoid smoke, close windows."

Crews had to spray a lot of foam to get the situation under control.

One firefighter suffered a minor injury, according to the FDNY.

The FDNY said that 44 units and nearly 200 emergency personnel responded to the scene.
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