Emergency & Fire — Cross Bay News

Four NYPD officers were injured early Sunday responding to a Queens house fire near Cross Bay Boulevard, following an explosion. Authorities are investigating the incident.

An explosion on Cross Bay Boulevard injured two NYPD officers responding to a house fire in Queens, prompting an urgent investigation into the blast's cause.

Four NYPD officers were injured after an early Sunday house explosion near Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The incident highlights first responder risks and gas safety concerns.

A body was recovered from the Queens explosion rubble on 160th Avenue; all other residents are now accounted for. Officials investigate gas incident.

A residential explosion on 160th Avenue near Cross Bay Boulevard, Queens, results in one fatality. Investigations point to a possible gas incident.

A devastating explosion on Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, resulted in one confirmed fatality and building collapse. Authorities are investigating, with community support crucial now.

One body was recovered from a Queens explosion site, but all other residents are accounted for. Investigation into the cause is now underway.

One fatality confirmed in Queens building explosion, May 12, 2026, though all residents accounted for. Emergency crews continue investigating near Cross Bay Boulevard.

Four NYPD officers sustained injuries in an early Sunday house explosion near Cross Bay Boulevard. The incident underscores first responder risks locally.