Multiple firefighters were injured while battling a devastating house fire in East Elmhurst, Queens, in a dramatic scene that unfolded on the streets of New York City. The blaze, which broke out at a residential property, sent flames shooting into the air and forced emergency responders to spring into action. At least 12 firefighters were injured, with some reports suggesting that they suffered serious burns and other non-life-threatening injuries. As the city's fire department continues to investigate the cause of the fire, residents are left wondering how such a catastrophic incident occurred in a densely populated neighborhood.
12 firefighters injured while battling East Elmhurst, Queens, house fire CBS News
