One person dies in fire at Queens two-story home

A Queens location erupted successful flames Sunday, sidesplitting 1 person, FDNY officials said.

Firefighters rushed to the country aft a 911 telephone astir 3:30 p.m. reported a location was connected occurrence successful Queens Village betwixt Springfield Blvd. and 221st St. One idiosyncratic was recovered dormant dead erstwhile firefighters arrived, officials said.

The blaze successful the two-story backstage dwelling was brought nether power astatine 4:30 p.m., officials said. The individuality of the unfortunate was not instantly available.

Fire marshals are investigating the origin and root of the fire, which whitethorn person started successful the attic, officials said.