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FDNY: Fire At Orthodox Jewish Queens Day Care Causes 18 Children to Be Hurt, 1 Critically

By 01/26/2023 11:15 AMNo CommentsBy YidInfo Staff

Eighteen children were harmed in a fire at an Orthodox Jewish daycare in Queens, including one who is reportedly hospitalized in severe condition, according to the FDNY.

Around 2:00 pm, a fire was reported in the basement of the structure located at 147-07 72nd Drive 147th St.

According to the NYPD, the first-floor residence was in control by 2:45 PM.

Although a lithium battery was discovered in the basement, the origin of the fire is still being looked into.

Two commercial enterprises, a daycare, and a dentistry lab were reportedly functioning in the basement, according to inspectors with the Department of Buildings. Reports from WABC 7.

A complete vacate order has also been issued, along with violations.

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