Overview
- Crews recovered the infant from the rubble two days after the Elmhurst fire, which also killed 34-year-old Miguelina Alcantara, according to authorities.
- At least nine people were injured, including a 22-year-old man in critical condition and two firefighters with minor injuries, officials said.
- The blaze began just before 7 p.m. on Dongan Avenue and spread to two adjoining homes, escalating to a four-alarm response.
- FDNY reported 74 units and 231 personnel on scene, with rescues from upper floors and four people jumping from rear windows; the main body of fire was declared under control around 1:10 a.m.
- DOB ordered full vacates and sealed three heavily damaged homes as the Red Cross assisted displaced residents and Con Edison worked to restore nearby power.