Deaths Of 3-Year-Old Boy, 3 Others In NYC Fire Ruled A Homicide

NEW YORK CITY — The deaths of a three-year-old boy and three adults in a Queens fire have been deemed as homicides, fire officials said.

The fire broke out at 44-49 College Point Blvd. in Flushing around 12:30 p.m. on March 16.

The blaze quickly spread through the three floors of the building causing a collapse, fire officials said.

Around 230 firefighters and EMS personnel responded to the scene, and it took over two hours to get the fire under control.

Two of the victims have been identified as 3-year-old Sihan Yang and 50-year-old Chengri Cui. A 61-year-old woman and a 63-year-old man have not been identified yet.

Five other civilians suffered injuries. Five firefighters also suffered minor injuries while responding to the blaze.

Fire marshals are investigating the cause of the fire.