Major fire damages Queens church

A major fire has damaged the First Reformed Church of Astoria in Queens, New York. The blaze, which reportedly began in a nearby residential building before spreading to the church, escalated to a five-alarm response, drawing a large deployment of firefighters and equipment. The historic church sustained significant damage in the incident, though the full extent and any potential casualties are not yet clear. Emergency crews worked to contain the fire and prevent further spread in the residential neighborhood.