FDNY firefighters are on the scene of a three-alarm fire on 104th Avenue in Queens on the afternoon of June 22. Multiple engine and ladder companies remain in place as crews work to bring the blaze under control. Officials have not yet released any details about injuries, damage, or how the fire started. The surrounding area is seeing a large emergency response, and residents should expect the scene to stay active while FDNY units continue operations.
According to FDNY on X, the department posted, "HAPPENING NOW: FDNY units operating at a 3-alarm fire on 104th avenue in queens." The post was timestamped 16:56:11 UTC on June 22, 2026, confirmed a third-alarm assignment on the avenue, and showed apparatus at the scene. FDNY typically issues follow-up updates as operations wind down and investigators assess the cause.
HAPPENING NOW: FDNY units operating at a 3-alarm fire on 104th avenue in queens https://t.co/OQY5bSrc3F
— FDNY (@FDNY) June 22, 2026
What a Three-Alarm Response Means
A "three-alarm" designation generally signals an escalated response that brings additional engines, ladder companies, and command staff to the scene. The National Fire Incident Reporting System handbook explains that alarm levels are defined locally and that the number of alarms is used to gauge incident severity and resource needs. In practice, that usually means dozens of firefighters and multiple pieces of apparatus are assigned until the fire is controlled and investigators can secure the site.
Safety And What Residents Should Do
When FDNY posted the alert, officials had not reported any injuries, evacuations, or a probable cause for the blaze, and fire marshals may release more information later. For people who see or smell smoke, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends keeping windows and doors closed and using an air cleaner or HEPA filtration if available to limit particle exposure. We will monitor FDNY and city channels and update this story as departments release official information.
