A three-alarm fire lit up the intersection of 27th Avenue and Parsons Boulevard in Flushing, Queens, on Friday evening, sending thick smoke across nearby blocks as multiple ladder trucks and engines packed the street and slowed traffic to a crawl.
.@FDNY Three Alarm Fire: 27th Avenue & Parsons Blvd, Queens. Expect smoke & traffic delays in the area. People nearby should avoid smoke and close windows. Multilingual & ASL Link: https://t.co/PosXqPHajp.
— NYCEM - Notify NYC (@NotifyNYC) June 26, 2026
FDNY issues safety alert
In a post on X, the FDNY said units were operating at a three-alarm fire at 27th Avenue and Parsons Boulevard and advised that “people nearby should avoid smoke and close windows.” The department also warned that residents could expect smoke and traffic delays while crews worked to bring the blaze under control.
City amplifies the warning
NotifyNYC echoed the FDNY notice, retweeting the department’s update and telling residents to steer clear of the intersection. Officials’ alerts indicated that drivers should expect delays while emergency apparatus occupied the block.
Health guidance for neighbors
Health authorities advise limiting outdoor activity and keeping windows and doors closed when smoke is present, per guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. People with asthma, chronic lung disease, heart conditions or other vulnerabilities should follow that guidance and seek medical attention if they experience symptoms.
What we know and what is next
As of the FDNY post, officials had not released details about the fire’s cause or whether anyone was injured. Reporters will monitor FDNY and NotifyNYC updates for confirmed information and will publish new details as they become available.
