QUEENS, NY — A woman has been arrested after intentionally setting three fires in Queens Monday night.
The first fire occurred at a restaurant located at 60-92 Flushing Ave. in Maspeth around 9 p.m., police said.
The fire quickly spread to the second floor where a 26-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman suffered injuries trying to escape the blaze.
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The woman then allegedly set fires at the Maspeth Jewish Center located on Grand Avenue and a nearby funeral home.
One firefighter also suffered injuries and taken to a local hospital.
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The woman was taken into custody shortly after setting the third fire, police said.
Charges are pending as of Tuesday afternoon against the woman.
An investigation remains ongoing.
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