A multi-alarm fire in New York City’s Queens borough left at least 21 people injured, including 19 firefighters who were taken to local hospitals, according to authorities. The blaze broke out in the Flushing neighborhood near College Point Boulevard and spread to nearby buildings, prompting a large emergency response. Officials said no victims suffered life-threatening injuries, though several firefighters sustained moderate to serious injuries. Emergency crews rescued residents from the affected home as thick smoke covered the area. The incident highlights the dangers faced by firefighters and residents during major urban fires in densely populated communities.
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