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Lithium Batteries Cause of Fatal Fire in Queens
July 04, 2025 | NEW YORK
DAVID BURNS, Senior Correspondent
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QUEENS, NY - FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker, Chief Fire Marshal Daniel Flynn and Deputy Chief Brian Ott of Division 14 briefed the media on Tuesday, July 8th, at the scene of a fatal two-alarm fire at 43-69 Kissena Boulevard. Once again, Lithium Batteries were responsible for a fast-moving fire on July 4th that tragically claimed the life of a patron after she was trapped inside the restaurant where the e-bike exploded.
DAVID BURNSSenior Correspondent
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