Historic NYC church engulfed in 5-alarm blaze; 6 firefighters injured battling stubborn flames

A five-alarm fire engulfed the historic First Reformed Church of Astoria in Queens, causing structural collapses and injuring six firefighters. The blaze began in a vacant rectory attached to the church, which dates back to the 1830s, and required over 270 emergency responders to contain. Community members expressed grief over the damage to the culturally significant site.