Fire engulfs commercial building in Queens, one firefighter injured

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A two-alarm fire broke out at a strip mall in Queens on Saturday, engulfing multiple businesses, including the closed Uzbeki restaurant Taste of Samarkand. One firefighter sustained minor injuries during the response. The fire started just before 11 a.m. and was brought under control by 12:16 p.m. A total of 25 fire units and 106 personnel were involved in the effort. Investigators are examining the possibility that space heaters in outdoor dining areas may have caused the fire. Videos on social media showed flames and smoke rising from the building.


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