QUEENS: Explosive Fire Injures 12

SUNNYSIDE, Queens – 12 are injured and 6 famillies displaced in a blazing 5-alarm fire that started at 2:14 am at 45-02 45 St & Queens Blvd. Six stores were destroyed during the fire and roofs collapsed causing explosive backdrafts that sent firefighters retreating towards Queens Blvd. 7 firefighters suffered minor injures, and 5 civilians were injured with one in serious condition. Cause of the fire under investigation | Video Journalist: Adam Balhetchet