The New York Fire Department fought a blaze in Queens after a possible explosion on Monday, according to reports.
The two-alarm fire raged on the third floor of 162-05 89th Ave. in Jamaica, according to the FDNY.
Initially, it was reported more than 100 firefighters battled a fire affecting 25 units in the building, but authorities said they were able to contain the fire to one apartment.
The cause remains under investigation, but preliminary reports indicate that a seemingly emotionally disturbed man started the fire. The 29-year-old suspect in custody was the only person injured in the fire and has been taken to an area hospital in serious but non-life threatening condition, an NYPD spokesman said.
#FDNY Chief Ditaranto gathers FFers to assess #Queens 2-alarm, under investigation by Fire Marshals & @NYPDnews pic.twitter.com/jBnxLCMNDu
— FDNY (@FDNY) October 3, 2016
2-alarm fire at 162-05 89 Ave #Queens has been placed under control pic.twitter.com/X636Ebq7VM
— FDNY (@FDNY) October 3, 2016
UPDATE: One person has been taken into custody after Queens building fire. pic.twitter.com/2Se4uLV4YO
— Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY) October 3, 2016
QNS 2-ALARM 162-05 89 AVE, MULTIPLE DWELLING FIRE ON 3RD FLR,
— FDNYalerts (@FDNYAlerts) October 3, 2016
