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A friend had suggested eating lunch there on Saturday, but we went elsewhere. Major surprise to find out about this a day later!

As sick as this is, similar things have happened in other cities over the years. I think both Philadelphia and Detroit have had this on more than one occasion. People do incredibly stupid things when they are drinking and in large crowds.

Under control 2311 hours

What kind of vehicle caused all that fire right by the entrance?

Makes sense that 320 should be due before 274, almost a straight shot down Francis Lewis.

A sign in front of the complex says Carlyle Skyline Towers. I think it may have just been Carlyle at one time.

They were on a run at the time.

I'm curious - does anyone know the last time there were 3 five alarm fires in Queens in one month?

The fire in Astoria was reportedly caused by an idiot using a torch on the roof of a wood frame house. Not technically arson, but incredible stupidity, enough to warrant his arrest.

The building is still under construction, so I doubt there were any cars in there.

I think this is where part of the problem is. The limit of 5 alarms is wonderful statistically, but hides the reality. At least to me, the special calls of many trucks above whatever alarm is transmitted is also producing misleading statistics.

That is intended as a natural wetland. The water isn't real deep, and would be dried in no time. I had walked through there in the early 1990s before it was set aside and the water then was up to my knees, and there were still hangars standing then.

Looking at Google maps, that will be tough from the land. Hopefully the boats can get in there.

Just over a week ago, Lt. Robert Sisto who was a firefighter with 319 and a lieutenant with 252 passed away. He had been living outside Ocala FL since retiring in the late '70s after 20 years on the job. He is survived by 3 adult children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. My cousin...

TL152 to TL 46

Does anyone have the time out and times of the alarms up to the third?

Per CBS News there are 3 deceased victims and 2 in critical condition.

After all the snow we had, which just melted, how are these fires starting, unless someone starts them?