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Major fire tears through building in Belmont

It happened at a five-story building on 660 E 187 Street between Belmont Avenue and Cambreleng Avenue.

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Apr 21, 2026, 4:47 PM

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The FDNY reported two dead in a massive Belmont building fire on Tuesday.

It happened at a five-story building located at 660 E 187 St.

Officials say 11 people were injured, including five firefighters.

They say the fire spread across multiple floors.

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