Friday, April 16, 2010

Fire Allegedly Started by Child Destroys Two Homes in Ozone Park, Queens - 7online.com

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Investigators say a child sparked a fire that destroyed two homes in Queens.

The fire happened around 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday (April 14th) at 108-8? 86th Street in Ozone Park and spread next door.

Witness told firefighters that they saw an 11-year-old boy playing with fire behind the houses.

It's not yet clear if he lived in one of the homes.

No word on whether he'll face charges.

A firefighter and one other person suffered minor injuries.

More than a dozen people were left homeless.