Emergency & Fire — Cross Bay News

A knife-wielding man is unaccounted for after allegedly setting a fire that caused a massive explosion at a South Ozone Park home, displacing residents and injuring officers.

Three men were rescued in Far Rockaway after falling through ice, prompting a swift emergency response. All were safely extracted and treated for exposure, highlighting the dangers of unstable ice conditions.

Police closed the Cross Bay Boulevard Bridge for a search today after an unconfirmed incident was reported in Far Rockaway. Commuters faced severe traffic delays.

Six people were injured, two critically, in a fiery Belt Parkway crash near Cross Bay Boulevard on Saturday, July 6, 2025. All westbound lanes closed, causing extensive traffic delays throughout Queens. The incident highlights local infrastructure vulnerabilities.

A firefighter was injured Thursday battling a house fire in Broad Channel, Queens. Heavy smoke poured from the residence, prompting an investigation into the blaze's cause. This incident highlights the dangers faced by first responders in local communities.

A firefighter sustained injuries battling a house fire in Broad Channel, Queens, on Thursday. An investigation into the blaze is now underway.

A firefighter was injured Thursday battling a house fire in Broad Channel, Queens. An investigation into the blaze is now underway, highlighting responder risks.

Six people were injured, two critically, in a fiery Belt Parkway crash in Queens, disrupting traffic and raising concerns about highway safety.

A devastating four-alarm fire near Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens claimed three lives and injured six others on March 18, 2026, prompting a major FDNY response.