So. Jamaica House Fire

FDNYcompanies in the South Jamaica section of Queens responded to a private dwelling fire on Inwood Street on January 16, 2023. The blaze appeared to have originated on the second floorand extensive overhauling was required.

- Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com stated she had just had the oil changed and noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. She got out of hercarjust as flames consumed the engine compartment. No cause was given forthe incident.

- Fire News photos by Peter R. Barber

9 YearOld Dies in Brownsville Blaze

Rescue Company 2, Ladder120 and Engine Company 231 originally thought to be responding to an odorof smoke, arrived to find heavy fire out the second-floorwindows, with fire rapidly extending to the third floor, where a child was trapped in herbedroom. Rescue Company 2 FirefighterEd Dailey rescued the nine-year-old girl, carrying herout overhis shoulderto EMS Paramedics. Paramedics removed herto Brookdale Hospital where she tragically passed away on January 13, 2023.

- Fire News photo by Lloyd Mitchell