A massive fire engulfed a Queens neighborhood on [insert date], prompting a 5-alarm response from the New York City Fire Department. The blaze was sparked by a sudden explosion, which is currently under investigation by local authorities. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, evacuating nearby residents and businesses as flames spread rapidly through the affected area. Eyewitnesses described hearing a loud boom followed by a massive fireball, with thick black smoke billowing into the air.
FDNY battling 5-alarm fire in Queens triggered by explosion CBS News
