83-year-old man killed in fast-moving fire in Queens

ELMHURST, Queens (WABC) — An 83-year-old man died in a fast-moving fire in Queens on Sunday night.

Flames burned through the building on 78th Street in Elmhurst just before 7:30 p.m.

Firefighters found the man in a smoke-filled rear bedroom and pulled him out. Despite efforts to save his life with CPR, he was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The FDNY faced two critical challenges – a non-working hydrant and a car parked on a hydrant at the scene.

The fire was eventually placed under control. The cause is under investigation.

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