Stubborn Fire Near LIRR Tracks In Queens Sparked By Lithium Battery
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – A stubborn fire that burned for 17 hours at a recycling plant in Queens has been deemed accidental.
The FDNY said improper disposal of a lithium battery sparked the five-alarm blaze Friday afternoon in Jamaica.
Per #FDNY Fire Marshals: Cause of 3/16 5-alarm fire, 187-40 Jamaica Ave #Queens was accidental, improper disposal of lithium battery
— FDNY (@FDNY) March 17, 2018
The fire was feet away from Long Island Rail Road tracks and caused major service disruptions and delays.
One fired suffered a minor injury.
#FDNY members remain on scene of a 5-alarm fire, 187-40 Jamaica Ave #Queens. (Photo cred: @nycoem) pic.twitter.com/UsRz4WdzRB
— FDNY (@FDNY) March 16, 2018
LIRR service has since returned to normal.
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