Almost 20 youngsters had been injured in a Queens home hearth Wednesday, officers stated.
The blaze broke out within the basement of the two-story home on 72nd Drive close to 147th St. in Kew Gardens Hills round 2:05 p.m., the FDNY stated.
Firefighters eliminated 18 youngsters from the home, the place one was significantly injured. The others suffered minor accidents.
The fireplace was positioned underneath management round 2:45 p.m., officers stated.
Fireplace Marshals are investigating what triggered the fireplace.
