Firefighters are investigating the cause of a three-alarm blaze that ripped through a Jamaica salvage yard.
According to the FDNY, at 3:36 p.m. on Aug. 6, they received a 911 call regarding a fire at Liberty Auto Parts, located at 150-19 Liberty Ave. The FDNY confirmed that 20 cars were on fire upon their arrival at the location.
Firefighters were able to get the fire under control by 5:06 p.m. Five firefighters were injured as a result — four with minor injuries and one with serious injuries — and were transported to area hospitals.
At this time, it is not clear what started the fire. The NYC Fire Marshal will determine the cause of the fire.
#FDNY members are operating on scene of a 3-alarm fire at 150-19 Liberty Ave. #Queens. There are currently no injuries reported. pic.twitter.com/MNw4Y6ZeJB
— FDNY (@FDNY) August 6, 2019
